Common use of Representation Clause in Contracts

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right agrees to recognize a committee of not more than five (5) stewards, appointed or selected by the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the amongst employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitunit who have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of assisting in presenting grievances as outlined in Article 7; or making representations on matters arising under this Agreement. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges It is understood, however, that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make be required to meet with more than three (3) members of the committee at any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of one time. 7.03 6.02 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize a Grievance Union-Management Committee which shall consist of three not more than four (34) employees appointed or selected by the Union membersfrom amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period, one of whom shall act as Chairperson and four (4) representatives of the Grievance Employer. The purpose of the Union- Management Committee shall be to meet once each month on some mutually agreeable date to discuss matters of mutual interest. Whenever possible, agendas of matters for discussion shall be exchanged seven (7) days before each meeting of the Committee. The Chair will alternate between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to give a minimum of sixty (60) days notice to, and to openly discuss with, the union representatives through the Union-Management Committee, any substantial reorganization or changes to the Library system, including those arising from technological change and outsourcing, that might have a direct impact upon employees. The Union will recognize and deal with the said Committee as be provided in advance with such information as may be required to meaningfully discuss matters which come before the grievance procedureCommittee. (a) 6.03 The Employer acknowledges further recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have attained at least sixcompleted their probationary period. This Committee will be for the purpose of conducting negotiations as contemplated in Article 21. The Negotiating Committee shall be granted three (3) days off duty with pay for the purpose of preparing proposals for negotiations with the Employer. 6.04 The parties shall notify one another, in writing, of the names of the persons selected or appointed in accordance with Articles 6.01, 6.02, 6.05 The Employer shall not enter into any agreement with any employee which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. 6.06 Job Evaluation Committee shall consist of three (3) Management representatives and two (2) alternates and three (3) Union representatives and two (2) alternates for the purpose of evaluating new or revised jobs in the bargaining unit. 6.07 As per attached Letter of Understanding, the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall consist of three (3) union and three (3) management representatives for the purpose of performing the duties prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 6.08 Pay for time spent by union representatives related to the Committees above shall be paid for by the Employer consistent with the established

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation: (a) The Employer acknowledges Union Bargaining Committee of not more than eight (8) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local or designated Table Officer shall have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement. 7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsManager or his/her designate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to his/her Manager or designate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act. 7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise union may select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among xxxxxxx for each shift of plant protection. The three regular stewards shall be known as the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritybargaining committee, one of whom shall be chairperson. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards A national representative of the union may be present and participate in meetings between the bargaining committee and the Chief Xxxxxxx human resources manager. (c) The president of the local union, provided he/she is an employee of the company, shall represent be an ex-officio member of the bargaining committee, provided that he/she shall not be paid by the company while attending meetings of the bargaining committee. 4.02 If any employee xxxxxxx shall be absent from the plant, the chairperson may appoint a temporary xxxxxxx in his/her place and stead, and shall notify the company of such an appointment prior to the time the temporary xxxxxxx is to act in this capacity. 4.03 All stewards must be employees who have been in the regular employ of the company in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence unit for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their designation as xxxxxxx, except where employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsone (1) year's service are not available. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that 4.04 In order to facilitate the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf speedy handling of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandinggrievances, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay privilege of a Xxxxxxx for xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time so spent during is recognized, provided that: (a) he/she has obtained the prior consent of his/her supervisor; (b) absence from his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, company duties for the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period purpose of time. 7.03 The Employer handling grievances shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than exceed five (5) hours per calendar week; (c) the time is devoted to the prompt handling of grievances in accordance with the provisions of article 5; (d) the privilege is not abused; and (e) such persons will continue to work at assigned jobs at all times, except for such time as is required for the settling of legitimate grievances. The handling of grievances, however, shall not furnish excuse for any employee or xxxxxxx to leave the post to which he/she is assigned and at which he/she must remain unless relieved. It is understood that the handling of grievances shall in no case interfere with the efficient operation of plant protection. The company, where possible, shall, upon request, furnish relief to a xxxxxxx when his/her duty requires him/her to remain at his/her post and his/her presence elsewhere is necessary for the handling of a grievance. 4.05 The president of the local union shall not be assigned to work on any shift other than the #2 (day) shift if he/she so requests. The union shall notify the company of the names of the employees who have attained at least sixhold such offices from time to time.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise union may select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten xxxxxxx for each shift of plant protection. The three (103) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among regular stewards shall be known as the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritybargaining committee, one of whom shall be chairperson. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards A national representative of the union may be present and participate in meetings between the bargaining committee and the Chief Xxxxxxx human resources manager. (c) The president of the local union, provided he/she is an employee of the company, shall represent be an ex-officio member of the bargaining committee, provided that he/she shall not be paid by the company while attending meetings of the bargaining committee. 4.02 If any employee xxxxxxx shall be absent from the plant, the chairperson may appoint a temporary xxxxxxx in his/her place and stead, and shall notify the company of such an appointment prior to the time the temporary xxxxxxx is to act in this capacity. 4.03 All stewards must be employees who have been in the regular employ of the company in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence unit for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their designation as xxxxxxx, except where employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsone year's service are not available. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that 4.04 In order to facilitate the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf speedy handling of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandinggrievances, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay privilege of a Xxxxxxx for xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time so spent during is recognized, provided that: (a) he/she has obtained the prior consent of his/her supervisor; (b) absence from his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, company duties for the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period purpose of time. 7.03 The Employer handling grievances shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than exceed five (5) hours per calendar week; (c) the time is devoted to the prompt handling of grievances in accordance with the provisions of article 5; (d) the privilege is not abused; and (e) such persons will continue to work at assigned jobs at all times, except for such time as is required for the settling of legitimate grievances. The handling of grievances, however, shall not furnish excuse for any employee or xxxxxxx to leave the post to which he/she is assigned and at which he/she must remain unless relieved. It is understood that the handling of grievances shall in no case interfere with the efficient operation of plant protection. The company, where possible, shall, upon request, furnish relief to a xxxxxxx when his/her duty requires him/her to remain at his/her post and his/her presence elsewhere is necessary for the handling of a grievance. 4.05 The president of the local union shall not be assigned to work on any shift other than the #2 (day) shift if he/she so requests. The union shall notify the company of the names of the employees who have attained at least sixhold such offices from time to time.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation: (a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local shall, with the permission of his or her Department Head or delegate, have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement. 7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act. 7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of not more than four (a4) The Employer acknowledges employees, one (1) of whom shall be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Chair, plus one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx secretary, and ten (10) Stewards a National Union Representative may be present, for the purpose of investigating and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among processing grievance in accordance with the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Grievance Procedure set out in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsthis Agreement. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees plus one (1) secretary and a National Union Representative, for the purpose of representing the bargaining unit at any negotiations for the renewal of the this Agreement. The Union will endeavor to retain the same Negotiating Committee during the negotiating process. 7.03 The Union will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than six (6) Management Representatives. 7.04 The employer will recognize as members of committees only employees who have attained acquired at least sixsix- (6) months seniority. The Union shall notify the employer of the employees' names and the committees of which they are members. Recognition of committee members by the employer is not required until such notification has been received. 7.05 No committee members shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the employer without the prior consent of the office of the Manager of Plant Services or designate. In addition, a committee member must have the consent of the Manager of Plant Services before entering any department or school to conduct Union business. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where permission has been granted to representatives of the union to leave their employment temporarily, in order to carry on negotiations with the employer, or with respect to a grievance they shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent. 7.06 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers, authorized committee members and Area Stewards. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of agrees that the Union to may elect or appoint or otherwise select Stewards who have at least one (1) year of service seniority and who are Full-time, to represent and assist Employees in the settlement of grievances as per Article 8.00 of this Agreement. The following is the Xxxxxxx complement: Banquets 3 (2 Banquet, 1 Beverage) Event Services 2 (one for night shift) Docks 1 Cleaning Services 2 (one for night shift) Kitchen 1 Maintenance 1 Parking 1 Stewarding 1 Cash Office, Concessions & Staff Cafeteria 1 (inclusive) The Union may select one Xxxxxxx to act as Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least Xxxxxxx. 6.02 The Union may appoint a bargaining committee to be composed of six (6) months senioritypersons appointed under Article 6.01 and three (3) representatives from the Union. The Employer recognizes that for the purpose of preparing for negotiations, each Xxxxxxx as appointed under Article 6.01 will receive a total of 16 hours of his/her regular straight time hourly wage rate for time lost from work on a scheduled day (including gratuities). For the purpose of negotiations, each Xxxxxxx who attends the negotiation session will receive his/her regular straight time hourly wage (including gratuities) for time lost from work on their scheduled day of work. (b) All 6.03 The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the identity of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Stewards/alternate , and Negotiating Committee Members and any changes in appointments of the names of the Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent Xxxxxxx. The Employer will not recognize any employee in individuals not so identified by the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform 6.04 No Employee, acting on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentUnion as a Xxxxxxx, Stewards shall not absent themselves from Chief Xxxxxxx or as part of the Negotiating Committee, may leave their work normal job duties without first obtaining the express permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Supervisor. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. The Union agrees that time required to attend to Union business will be kept reasonable. Returning to their normal duties, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than an explanation maybe required as to the cause of what might be reasonably considered an extended duration of absence. It is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, understood that the Employer shall not make compensate any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxEmployee, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right acting on behalf of the Union as a Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx at their hourly rate (including gratuities) for time spent attending to appoint a complaint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist grievance with the Employer. 6.05 For the purposes of three (3) Union membersthis agreement, one of whom shall act as Chairperson the Stewards, together with the Officers of the Grievance Local Union and the Negotiating Committee, shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that these officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this agreement is faithfully carried out. 6.06 The Employer will recognize agrees to acquaint new Full-time and deal Part-time Employees with the said Committee as provided fact that a collective agreement is in effect and with the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right conditions of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (employment set out in Article 5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation: (a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers and Stewardsstewards when a change occurs as soon as practicable. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees. 7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. 7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Region and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor if time permits, the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party. 7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards representative for each department, from among each union unit, from amongst employees of the employees Company who have attained at least six (6) months senioritycompleted their probationary period for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 6.02 The Union shall keep the Company notified in writing of the names of the representatives and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence effective date of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardstheir appointment. 7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards representatives have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Company and such persons will not absent themselves from leave their work regular duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such supervisor (which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from ) and when resuming their work regular duties will report again to their immediate supervisor. The Union recognizes that the nature of the services rendered by the Company may have some bearing on the granting of permission for more time than is reasonably necessarythe purposes of this Article. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer Company agrees that there shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx be no deduction for time so spent servicing grievances during his/her an employee’s regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 6.04 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx Company agrees to recognize additional representatives appointed or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented selected by the Union when so as to provide for representation at each cafeteria with five (5) members or more. It is understood, however, that any such person is absent from work in representatives appointed by the preparation for Union do not come under the provisions of this Article or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right provisions of the Union Agreement so as to appoint entitle such persons to time off with or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist without pay for the purpose of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal servicing grievances or attending meetings with the said Committee as provided in Company but merely allows for official recognition of such persons designated by the grievance procedureUnion. (a) It is agreed that alternate Representatives will have the same privileges as the main Representatives if the main Representatives are not available. 6.05 The Employer acknowledges Negotiations Committee shall consist of one person from the right of vending operation(s) and one person from the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixfood operation(s).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 1. The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one elect a Union Representative in the following manner: 1 Full-time Unit Chairperson (1over all plants) 1 Vice-Chairperson in Controls Business Unit 1 Skilled trades Xxxxxxx in Controls Business Unit 1 Xxxxxxx for each zone (as per the current structure) Chief Xxxxxxx with changes to be made by mutual agreement. (Refer to Letter #17) (a) The Company will recognize a bargaining committee of four (4) for contract negotiations and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among all Union Representatives for the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritypurpose of contract administration. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx The bargaining committee shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence consist of the Chief Xxxxxxx following members: 1 Chairperson 1 Representative Skilled Trades (elected by Skilled Trades) 1 Representative Bargaining Committee (Elected by the Membership dependent on Letter #17) 3. It is understood and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges agreed that the Stewards Vice-Chairperson and union stewards shall have their regular duties to perform on behalf perform. Any xxxxxxx, with the approval of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmenthis supervisor, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work be permitted during his working hours to leave his regular duties without first obtaining the permission loss of their immediate supervisorspay, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period length of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union time to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeeadjust and present grievances. The Employer Vice-Chairperson shall notify his supervisor or designate when leaving his regular duties to attend to Union business. The Vice-Chairperson will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenotify his supervisor or designate when returning to regular duties. (a) The Employer acknowledges Company shall provide steady day work for the right Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson(s). (b) The Company will supply an office for the Chairperson and an office(s) in the Company Plant(s) for the Vice-Chairperson(s). (c) A vacancy created by an employee accepting the position of Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson(s) will be filled only for the temporary period he is in office. 5. The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of the Union Representatives and Local Union Officers and to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee keep such lists up to date at all times. 6. A National Representative of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe Union may be present and participate in meetings between the Union Representative and the Company. Additional representation may be present by mutual agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union Representatives: (a) The Employer acknowledges the right A maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select three (3) Stewards, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among of whom shall be the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnit Xxxxxxx. (b) A Negotiating Committee of up to three (3) employees, together with a Union Staff Representative, for the purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee will not suffer any loss of pay while attending meetings with the Employer for the purpose of negotiating the Agreement, up to and including any meeting(s) held with the Conciliation Officer. It is understood and agreed that the pay of the members of the Negotiating Committee will be at straight time and not to exceed the standard work day. (c) Up to one (1) representative to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. (d) Up to one (1) representative to the Pension Advisory Committee. (e) Up to one (1) representative to the Benefits Advisory Committee. (f) Up to three (3) representatives to the Joint Job Evaluation Committee. (g) Up to three (3) representatives to the Employer/Employee Relations Committee. (h) Up to one (1) representative to the Employee Engagement Committee (i) Up to one (1) representative to the Diversity and Inclusions Committee (j) Up to one (1) representative to the Accessibility Advisory Committee 6.02 All Stewards/alternate Stewards of the above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed three (3) months of employment. 6.03 The Union will provide the Employer with an up-to-date list of the names and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsEmployer will not be required to recognize such representatives until it has been so notified. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties 6.04 No representative shall leave her/his work place or enter another department to perform on behalf of investigate or process a grievance, or negotiate with the Employer, without the prior consent of her/his supervisor, or any other supervisor affected, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall It is understood that committee persons will not absent themselves from their work regular duties unreasonably. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Xxxxxxx, or committee person, will suffer no loss of basic pay as a result of regularly scheduled straight-time lost while attending meetings with the Employer pursuant to this Article and Article 10 (including 6.06 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without first obtaining the permission prior consent of their immediate supervisorsthe Employer. 6.07 Upon written request by the Union, such permission not to and provided that reasonable notice is given, leave of absence without loss of pay or credits may be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, granted by the Employer shall not make any deductions from to employees elected as Executive Board Members and Executive Officers of the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxUnion, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by conducting the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right internal business affairs of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation: (a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees. 7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. 7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Region and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor if time permits, the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party. 7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 6.01 One xxxxxxx and one alternate xxxxxxx shall be elected or appointed in accordance with the following schedule for a total of eleven (a11) stewards and eight (8) alternates. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will recognize as stewards employees who have attained completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such stewards at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards the time of their appointment and the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer shall represent not be required to recognize any employee in the bargaining unitxxxxxxx until it has been so notified. Alternate Stewards shall An alternate xxxxxxx may only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsxxxxxxx. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In 6.02 A xxxxxxx may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Agreement. 6.03 The Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select recognize a Grievance Committee which shall consist consisting of not more than three (3) Union members, one employees of whom shall act as Chairperson the Employer for the purpose of Step 3 of the Grievance CommitteeProcedure. The Employer will recognize Such employees shall have completed their probationary period under this Agreement and deal with be either stewards or officers of the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select 6.04 There will be a Negotiating Union-Management Committee consisting of not more than five (5) employees of the Employer, one from each Department, who have attained completed their probationary period under this Agreement and representatives of the Employer. The Committee shall meet from time to time, as mutually agreed, to discuss matters of mutual interest. A Committee meeting shall be held at least sixonce (1) every two months. 6.05 At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees of the Employer. The Employer will recognize as members of the Negotiating Committee employees who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been so notified. 6.06 No stewards or committee member shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievance or to meet with the Employer without prior consent of their supervisor or xxxxxxx, no xxxxxxx may enter any department other than their own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor or xxxxxxx of the department. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that stewards and committee members will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably. No member of the Negotiating Committee shall leave their work to participate in negotiations with the Employer without the prior consent of the Plant Manager, or his/her designate. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Bargaining committee members will be given time off work without pay for negotiations. 6.07 The Union may have the assistance of a representative of the National Union at any meeting with the Employer held pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. 6.08 Employees will be permitted to place calls, using the plant public telephone, to a Union Committee member or Xxxxxxx at his/her home when a serious problem arises during working hours and there is no Union representative present, except where there has occurred serious insubordination or an assault or fighting or where an employee or employees in question appear intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 4:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select from the bargaining unit three (3) Committeepersons, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx of whom shall be Unit Chairperson. A Committeeperson must be a seniority employee employed within the bargaining unit described in Article 2 of this Agreement and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who must have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 4:02 The Employer acknowledges that Committeepersons are authorized to represent unionized employees in all matters relating to the Chief Xxxxxxx Collective Agreement. Further that Committeepersons shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence serve as members of the Chief Xxxxxxx Negotiating Committee and Stewardssuch other representatives of the union who are authorized to represent the employees in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and any changes therein. 7.02 The Union acknowledges 4:03 It is acknowledged, understood and agreed that the Stewards Committeepersons have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employeras employees and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without obtaining permission from his/her supervisor. The supervisor will not unreasonably refuse to grant a Committeeperson permission to leave his/her regular duties. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards the understanding such employees shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining suffer loss of pay, while performing any of the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not duties required to be unreasonably withheld, nor performed by a Committeeperson pursuant to the provisions contained in this Agreement. 4:04 Where a supervisor intends to discipline an employee the supervisor shall notify the employee and the employee’s Committeeperson as far in advance as is possible of the purpose of such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than interview. Such meeting shall not proceed until the foregoing persons are available to be present. 4:05 It is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, agreed that meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union called at the request of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent either party will normally be held during his/her regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Where Employees attending any meeting within normal working hours, including ones dealing with grievances shall suffer no loss of pay. 4:06 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, shall notify the other party in writing and supply an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, agenda for the Employer meeting. The meeting will comply with this request be held within a reasonable time period following receipt of timesaid notice. 7.03 4:07 The Union is hereby established as the sole collective bargaining agent for the employees within the bargaining unit, and the Employer undertakes not to enter into any other agreement or contract with the employees within the bargaining unit either individually or collectively. 4:08 The Employer shall not be liable agrees that it will provide reasonable access to its premises to any Union representative for the pay purpose of attending to any Xxxxxxx business connected with the Union. 4:09 On the request of either party, the Union Committeepersons (at least two of three), members of management and others as mutually agreed upon by the designated representatives, shall meet at least quarterly until this agreement is terminated for the purpose of discussing issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented bound by this agreement. The parties agree to prepare an agenda one week prior to the scheduled meeting. 4:10 The employer agrees to schedule the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.Chairperson to a straight dayshift assignment 7.04 4:11 The Employer acknowledges the right of employer agrees to provide to the Union an office inside the “Home” to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) conduct Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeebusiness. The Employer location will recognize have a locking door, desk, chairs, and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureinternet access. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) A. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select shall be permitted one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten delegate including officers for the equivalent of every twenty-five (1025) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among full time employees or major fraction thereof. All employees across the employees bargaining unit who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityare .5 or above will be added together by the fractional position they hold to determine the number of full time equivalents for purposes of this provision. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee B. Delegates must be employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 C. Each delegate shall be assigned to represent employees working in a specific area and/or unit as may be designated by the Union. The Union acknowledges areas of assignments shall be on a reasonable and logical basis. D. The names of delegates will be given, and updated as they change, in writing to the Administrator for Human Resources or designee. E. Each delegate shall be permitted to leave their departments during work hours without loss of pay for reasonable periods of time based upon the understanding that the Stewards have regular duties such time only be devoted to perform on behalf of the Employer. In adjusting grievances and representing employees in accordance with this acknowledgmentthe grievance procedure, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining updating Union bulletin boards, or other legitimate Union business. When a specific delegate needs more than one (1) hour within a week to participate in disciplinary procedures or for handling and processing grievances, he/she may draw upon the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not time allotted for other delegate positions to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their used in a non-overtime capacity during the delegate’s regular work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented Only delegates who have been designated in writing by the Union when as outlined in Section D above will be eligible for such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsconsideration. Delegates who violate this provision may be subject to disciplinary action. 7.04 F. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersChapter Presidents shall each be permitted four (4) hours paid time per week during regular work hours without loss of pay in a non-overtime capacity for the purpose of meeting with the delegates and/or management, one of whom posting bulletin boards and other legitimate activities. G. A delegate shall act as Chairperson report to the delegate’s supervisor at the start of the Grievance Committeeshift. Thereafter, the delegate may leave their job assignment as patient care and Hospital operations may permit for the purposes noted in Section E above. The Employer Hospital will recognize and deal with make reasonable efforts to facilitate delegates’ requests to leave their job assignments for this purpose. The Union delegate when on union business, will report to their supervisor when they are leaving from or returning to their job. For the said Committee as provided purposes of administering this Article, upon entering any area whether on or off the delegate’s shift, the delegate shall notify the supervisor of the purpose for being in the grievance procedurearea. Any activity in this area shall be conducted in a manner that is consistent with patient care and efficient Hospital operations. (a) The Employer acknowledges H. When a grievance involves a delegate, another assigned delegate or Representative may represent the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixdelegate.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 8.1 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Plant Negotiating Committee as outlined in this Article, and Health and Safety Representatives and their alternates and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of all members of said Committees. The Company shall not be required to recognize any Committee member where the Union has failed to provide such notification. (1a) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least The Union will appoint an Executive Committee composed of six (6) months seniorityemployees who shall be the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Chief Xxxxxxx and JHSC Co-Chair. (b) All Stewards/alternate The Union will appoint nine (9) Shop Stewards for purposes of administering and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitresolving grievances. Alternate Shop Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of distributed three (3) Union per shift on days, afternoons and midnights. However, when meeting with the Grievance Committee the Company will not be required to meet with more than three (3) Committee persons at any one time, unless agreed to by mutual consent. (c) The Company will recognize a Health and Safety rep or his/her alternate, on each shift. (d) For the purpose of negotiating the Collective agreement, the company will recognize a Committee to be composed of five (5) members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of be the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion President. (ae) Any member involved in negotiating all or part of the Collective Agreement will be prohibited from transferring (as per Article 15.1) to the management team for the life of the Collective Agreement. 8.2 The Employer acknowledges Union recognizes and agrees that Union Reps have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment, and only such time as is reasonably necessary will be consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to the right business of administering this agreement. It is understood and agreed that Union Reps will be paid for time spent administering the Collective Agreement, provided that time so spent pertains to the normal hours of work of the Union Rep’s own shift. The Company will make an effort to appoint schedule the meeting on the grievor’s current shift. 8.3 Before leaving his/her regular duties, a Union Rep must obtain permission from his/her Supervisor to do so. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Union Rep will confer with the Supervisor of another department, when the purpose of his/her visit may have a negative effect on production. When resuming his/her regular duties, he shall report to his/her Supervisor. 8.4 The Company agrees to provide an office for the Union’s exclusive use. All furnishings and other office equipment will be supplied by the Union. Telephone, telephone installation and telephone charges will be the responsibility of the Union. 8.5 The Union President, Chief Xxxxxxx and Health and Safety Co-Chairperson shall be assigned a permanent day shift during their term of office. 8.6 The Union President, Chief Xxxxxxx and JHSC Co-Chair shall be allowed time off on a daily basis, exclusive of weekend overtime, for the performance of his/her duties. The Company and the Union will come to an agreement when the said time will be allocated. Time off will be as follows a) When there is three hundred and fifty (350) active employees, or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee greater, the President shall be allotted eight (8) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to the Human Resources Manager. The President shall be allowed to adjust his/her start time with the approval of the Human Resources Manager as per Article 20.1 ( c ). The position (other than Attendant) vacated by the President shall be posted on an interim basis. The President, upon leaving office, shall return to his/her regular position, if seniority allows. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties. b) When the active bargaining unit employee population is three hundred and forty-nine (349) or less the President shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to his/her immediate Supervisor and shall not more than five have the ability to adjust shift. The Chief xxxxxxx shall be allotted two (52) employees who have attained hours per day to perform Union duties. c) The JHSC Co Chair shall be allotted two (2) hours per day to perform union duties. 8.7 The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be paid at least sixthe applicable rate to attend any Human Resource scheduled grievance meeting(s).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize twelve stewards plus one chief xxxxxxx. These stewards will make up the right of grievance committee. Not more than three (3) members will be present at any grievance meeting with the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employer. No more than one (1) Chief Union Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards will be absent from among any one unit/department at any one time. The chief xxxxxxx is exempt from the employees who limitation of one xxxxxxx/department when another xxxxxxx is the grievor. Employees will not be eligible to serve as members of the Grievance Committee unless they have attained at least six twelve (612) months month’s seniority. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of not more than three (b3) All Stewardsfull time and three (3) part time employees selected and designated by the Union and such other Union representatives (non-employees) as the Union may designate. Not more than one (1) employee will be absent from any one department/alternate Stewards and unit at any time, excluding the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in chief xxxxxxx. The Employer reserves the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsright to deny a request for leave due to patient care emergencies. 7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor and shall report again to him/her at the time of their return to work. In accordance with this acknowledgmentthe foregoing, the Employer agrees that Stewards servicing grievances of employees during their regular working hours shall not absent themselves from be subject to any deduction in their work without first obtaining regular pay. 6.04 The Union will keep the permission Employer notified in writing of their immediate supervisors, such permission not the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee. The Employer agrees to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves supply the Chief Xxxxxxx and the Union with the names of Department Heads and Supervisors in Departments at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in January of each year. 6.05 The Employer agrees to compensate members of the Negotiating Committee for time lost from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, attending meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union which are held for the purposes of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties hereto; provided that such compensation will only be made or paid in respect of such meetings up to and including conciliation and in respect of such meetings relating to negotiation of said Collective Bargaining Agreements subsequent to the within Agreement. a. An employee is entitled, if he so requests to have a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during hisattend with him/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, at any meeting with supervisors or representatives of management that is likely to result in any disciplinary action on the part of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period or the creation of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable any disciplinary record for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsemployee. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Officers, and no more than two (12) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Site Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitper Community Centre. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Officers and Site Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in respect of the Employer. In accordance with matters arising under this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Executive Director and will similarly report upon returning to their regular duties. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. Subject to clauses 32.02 and 32.03, nor time spent during an employee’s regular working hours pursuant to this Agreement shall such be without loss of pay Notwithstanding the appointment of Site Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingby Community Centre as designated herein, the Employer shall not make any deductions from recognizes that there may be occasions on which a Union representative may assist in the regular pay processing of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by grievance originating in another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeCommunity Centre. 7.03 11.02 The Employer shall not be liable for Union will supply the pay City and the Community Centres with a list of all of its Stewards and Officers and the Community Centre she/he represents, as soon as they are elected or otherwise appointed, and thereafter will notify in writing of any Xxxxxxx or changes. 11.03 Employees, not exceeding five (5) in number, who are required to attend negotiation meetings to renew the Collective Agreement with representatives of the employer shall be granted time off from work for any other member this purpose after giving reasonable advance notice in writing to the Executive Director. This time off shall be with pay at the employee’s regular rate of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by pay. Those employees who normally work the Union when such person is absent from afternoon shift will be expected to work in the preparation for evening after they have attended negotiations during the day, provided that the negotiations are four (4) hours or attendance at arbitration hearingsless on that day. In the event that two (2) or more representatives are from one Centre and this leave would create operational difficulties, the Union agrees to meet with the Employer to discuss these concerns. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges 11.04 All correspondence directed to the right Union, other than that related to the Grievance and Arbitration process or as otherwise stipulated in this Collective Agreement, shall be copied to the Recording-Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right A representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to appoint meet with each new employee working eighteen (18) hours per week or otherwise select greater within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a Negotiating Committee maximum of thirty (30) minutes during the first month of employment for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of Union membership. (b) Where operations permit, a representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to meet with new employees not more than five covered by 11.05 above within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a maximum of thirty (530) employees who have attained at least sixminutes for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of union membership.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one a negotiating committee of not more than four (14) Chief Xxxxxxx employees of the Employer and ten a grievance committee of not more than two (102) employees of the Employer. The Employer will pay lost time for three (3) members of the negotiating committee in accordance with Article 6.05. 6.02 The names of the members of the Negotiating Committee, Grievance Committee, and Branch Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among any changes of these personnel shall be given to the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityEmployer in writing before the Employer shall be required to recognize same. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 6.03 The Union shall have the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in right to have the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence assistance of representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx Canadian Office and StewardsProfessional Employees Union. 7.02 6.04 The Union agrees that neither it nor its members will engage in Union activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the Employer's premises without permission of the Employer. 6.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards therefore, such persons shall not engage in or absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsthe Chief Executive Officer or his designated representative in order to deal with negotiations, such permission not grievances, or other Union business required to be unreasonably withheldconducted between the Union and the Employer, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In and that in accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx regularly scheduled work hours for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxspent, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer and that permission for such absences shall not be liable unreasonably withheld provided such leaves do not interfere with the operation of the Credit Union. 6.06 An employee who has been appointed to perform union business shall make a written request as far in advance as possible to Human Resources with a copy to the immediate supervisor. Such written request shall not be refused unless such leave would unduly interfere with the employer’s operations. Such time off shall be without loss of salary, seniority or fringe benefits provided the union shall reimburse the employer for the pay full cost of any Xxxxxxx such leave. 6.07 Representatives of union and management in conjunction with Human Resources may meet to discuss matters of mutual concern. This shall not circumvent or for duplicate either the grievance procedure or the negotiation procedure provided in this agreement. 6.08 The President of Local 26 shall be allowed time off of two (2) working days per month without loss of wages, seniority, benefits and/or any other member benefits in order to perform union business, furthermore the Chief Xxxxxxx shall also receive two (2) working days per month without loss of wages, seniority, benefits and/or any Committee provided other benefits in order to perform union business, the union shall reimburse the Employer for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurefull cost. (a1) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixday per month each.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize twelve stewards plus one chief xxxxxxx. These stewards will make up the right of grievance committee. Not more than three (3) members will be present at any grievance meeting with the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employer. No more than one (1) Chief Union Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards will be absent from among any one unit/department at any one time. The chief xxxxxxx is exempt from the employees who limitation of one xxxxxxx/department when another xxxxxxx is the grievor. Employees will not be eligible to serve as members of the Grievance Committee unless they have attained at least six twelve (612) months month’s seniority. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of not more than three (b3) All Stewardsfull time and three (3) part time employees selected and designated by the Union and such other Union representatives (non employees) as the Union may designate. Not more than one (1) employee will be absent from any one department/alternate Stewards and unit at any time, excluding the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in chief xxxxxxx. The Employer reserves the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsright to deny a request for leave due to patient care emergencies. 7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerEmployer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor, and shall report again to him/her at the time of their return to work. In accordance with this acknowledgmentthe foregoing, the Employer agrees that Stewards servicing grievances of employees during their regular working hours shall not absent themselves from be subject to any deduction in their work without first obtaining regular pay. 6.04 The Union will keep the permission Employer notified in writing of their immediate supervisors, such permission not the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee. The Employer agrees to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves supply the Chief Xxxxxxx and the Union with the names of Department Heads and Supervisors in Departments at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in January of each year. 6.05 The Employer agrees to compensate members of the Negotiating Committee for time lost from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, attending meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union which are held for the purposes of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties hereto; provided that such compensation will only be made or paid in respect of such meetings up to and including conciliation and in respect of such meetings relating to negotiation of said Collective Bargaining Agreements subsequent to the within Agreement. a. An employee is entitled, if he so requests to have a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during hisattend with him/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, at any meeting with supervisors or representatives of management that is likely to result in any disciplinary action on the part of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period or the creation of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable any disciplinary record for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsemployee. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges 1. To provide for orderly and peaceful labor relations and for the right effective handling of grievances under this Agreement, the Company and the Union to appoint or otherwise select shall recognize properly designated Stewards (Union Representatives) and participants in settling such grievances within the framework of this Article. 2. The Union will provide Stewards at each Maintenance Base, comprising of one (1) active and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten alternate Employee for each shift in each respective Bid Area. One (101) of these Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and shall be designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in for that Maintenance Base or Bid Area (if applicable). These Stewards will be the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsprimary contacts for dealing with Management to resolve grievances arising under this Agreement. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that 3. After giving notice to the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingDepartment Director or his designee, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxGeneral Chairperson, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any International Officers, other member of any Committee provided for herein Accredited Representatives, or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Local Officers of the Union shall be permitted to appoint enter shops and facilities of the Company to investigate grievances arising under this Agreement or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three representing employees in the grievance process. (3Also refer to Article 24.N.) Union members, one of whom shall act as At no time will the visit disrupt the operation. The General Chairperson may intervene at any step of the Grievance CommitteeProcedure to represent the membership hereunder at the request of either the Company or Union. 4. Union Representatives shall be allowed reasonable time required for authorized Union business during working hours, consistent with the needs of the service and shall be compensated for such time at their straight time rate. Time spent on Union business cannot cause overtime to be incurred. 5. In the conduct of such authorized Union business, the Union Representative shall notify his supervisor of his desire to leave his workplace, the reason therefore, and shall notify his supervisor of his return. When it is necessary for a Union Representative to enter a department other than his own, as a courtesy he shall notify management, if available, of that department. 6. The Employer Company will recognize be represented by officials who are authorized to resolve grievances. 7. The Company and deal with the said Committee as provided Union will, at all times, keep the other party advised through written notice or electronic means of any change in their authorized representatives. 8. It is understood that officials of either party having responsibilities under this Agreement may delegate those responsibilities to another authorized representative. 9. In investigations under Article 15, Paragraph C.1, the Company will inform the employee, including a probationary employee, of their right to have a Union Representative present. If the employee refuses representation, the Company’s record will reflect the employee’s refusal. 10. The Company will not unreasonably deny the presence of Stewards for notetaking purposes in the grievance procedureconduct of investigations. A Xxxxxxx may not represent another employee when the Xxxxxxx is a subject in the same investigation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) The 8.01 No employee, or group of employees, shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without the proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officials and committee members. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of the management personnel. 8.02 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one elect up to seven (17) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx stewards whose duties shall represent be to assist any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act preparing and/or presenting his grievance in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not grievance procedure to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist maximum of three (3) stewards in a program. The stewards so elected shall constitute the Union membersGrievance Committee. 8.03 It is recognized that in the administration or negotiation of this Agreement, one of whom shall act as Chairperson supervision of the Grievance Committeepeople we support in the Agency must come first. Therefore, a xxxxxxx shall not leave his work without obtaining the permission of his manager, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 8.04 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to three (3) employees plus the Union representative for the purpose of renewing the present Agreement. 8.05 The stewards or committee members will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided not suffer any loss in regular pay or benefits for reasonable time spent in the grievance procedurecarrying out of the above duties. 8.06 The privileges of stewards to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions, provided that in no circumstances shall this privilege result in disruption of programming or services offered by the Employer: (a) such business must be between the Union and the Employer; (b) the time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business; (c) the time away from productive work shall be reported in accordance with the time-keeping methods of the department in which the xxxxxxx is employed; (d) the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. 8.07 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select provide a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixBulletin Board to be placed in each work location.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 9.01 The employees in the bargaining unit shall be represented by a committeeperson. If the committeeperson is absent due to sickness, accident, leave of absence, vacation, or on scheduled days off, then during such absence, or on such scheduled days off, his/her duties as committeeperson may be discharged by an alternate committeeperson. When the word "committeeperson" appears in this agreement it shall refer equally to the alternate committeeperson when functioning as such. 9.02 The committeeperson shall function when the human resources manager has been advised of his/her selection in writing by the proper official whom the union has designated in writing to the company to have this authority. Any change in the committeeperson shall be reported promptly to the human resources manager and confirmed in writing by the union. 9.03 No employee shall be eligible to serve as the committeeperson unless he/she shall have at least one year's seniority and unless he/she presently is working for the company; that is, he/she is not laid off, on leave of absence, or on vacation. 9.04 It is understood that the committeeperson has regular company duties to perform and will work the normal shifts of his/her job classification. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx committeeperson shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent permitted during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period hours and without loss of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee leave his/her regular company duties as provided in section 9.06 to investigate and negotiate grievances. Such absence from his/her regular company duties shall not exceed two (2) hours during the committeeperson's work week. The committeeperson upon obtaining the consent of the chief stationary engineer shall punch 'out' on a special clock card provided for that purpose, and upon returning to his/her regular company duties he/she shall punch 'in' on that card. (b) In addition, the committeeperson shall be permitted to investigate or negotiate a grievance procedureduring any period when he/she is not scheduled to be at work, provided he/she first notifies the chief stationary engineer, or his/her nominee, that he/she wishes to enter the boilerhouse for this purpose. 9.06 The consent of the chief stationary engineer to the committeeperson to leave his/her regular company duties for the purpose of investigating and negotiating grievances shall not unreasonably be withheld. Subject to the above, the chief stationary engineer's consent shall be given: (a) The Employer acknowledges When the right employee having a grievance requests the presence of the Union committeeperson, through the chief stationary engineer, or (b) When the committeeperson designates to the chief stationary engineer the employee who has requested the committeeperson's presence for the purpose of the committeeperson investigating and negotiating a grievance. 9.07 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize one health and safety representative who shall, with the consent of the chief stationary engineer, be permitted to leave his/her regular company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as the health and safety representative. The above-mentioned absence from such regular company duties to function as the health and safety representative shall not exceed 2 hours in his/her work week. The consent of the chief stationary engineer to the health and safety representative to function as outlined in the letter between the parties shall not be unreasonably withheld. 9.08 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize a local grievance committee not to exceed three members, two of whom shall be employees of the company, one member to be a representative of the union. 9.09 When the national representative of the union wishes to enter the boilerhouse, he/she shall notify the human resources manager or otherwise select his/her nominee. It is understood and agreed that such representative shall not cause any interference with any work. 9.10 The company agrees to make available a Negotiating Committee filing cabinet with two drawers equipped with a lock for the use of the committeeperson for the keeping of documents and records, which filing cabinet shall be located in the boilerhouse. 9.11 When an employee is called to an interview by a member of the staff of the human resources department for the purpose of investigating alleged misconduct which may result in suspension or discharge of such employee, he/she shall be notified that, if he/she desires, he/she may require the presence of the committeeperson at such interview. The committeeperson when called to such an interview at the request of the employee concerned shall not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe time spent on these duties charged against the special time card that is used for grievance procedure.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 1. The Employer acknowledges Union shall elect or appoint, and the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Company shall recognize, from those employees who have completed at least one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten year service with the Company a plant committee of four (104) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union memberspeople, one of whom will be the chairperson and one of whom will be vice-chairperson. The committee people shall act be employed on the day shift. 2. The Company shall also recognize a xxxxxxx who will be elected or appointed by the Union and work on the afternoon or midnight shift during such periods as Chairperson the Company schedules these shifts and is equal to or greater than five (5) employees. Stewards will have preferred seniority on their shift for lay off and recall purposes only. 3. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the names of the stewards and members of the Grievance Committee and of any subsequent changes in the names of any xxxxxxx or members of the Grievance Committee. The Employer Company shall not be asked to recognize any xxxxxxx or member of the Grievance Committee until such notification from the Union has been received. 4. The Union acknowledges that committee persons and stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will recognize not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the application of representation language “such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld” it is understood that a supervisor will not detain a Union representative from performing legitimate representation and deal with by the said Committee as provided same token the Union representative will understand the occasional need to complete a job in the interest of continuing production before leaving for legitimate union business. In any event, no such Union representative shall be detained any longer than thirty (30) minutes to perform their union representation duties. 5. The Company shall schedule a meeting, date and time within the time limits prescribed for any grievance submitted to Step 2 and/or Step 3 of the grievance procedure. The grievance committee only shall be compensated at their job rate for any regular scheduled work hours lost during such meeting with Company representatives. Overtime shall be paid when the meeting has been requested by the Company or the meeting goes beyond the Union representatives scheduled shift. 6. The plant committee referred to in Section 1, shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and recall purposes only. A committee person will be required where more than nine (a9) employees on the day shift at any one plant are required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. 7. The Employer acknowledges plant chairperson will be paid thirty cents ($.30) per hour above the right plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the two. The plant vice- chairperson will be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour above the plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the two. 8. The Vice Chairperson is to be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour greater than the class in which they are classified. As long as business is being conducted in both plants there will be a minimum of one member of the committee in each plant. When no member of the committee holds a position in one of the two plants the Union will notify the Company as to appoint which member of the committee will be assigned to the other plant. 9. All members of the plant committee will be present at all grievance or scheduled meetings between the Company and the Union unless otherwise select mutually agreed. 10. The Company will provide a Negotiating Committee copy of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixWSIB form 7 with employee consent. Employee may request union representation for meetings re: WSIB claims, Sick and Accident Benefit claims, Quality Performance interviews, Performance reviews, etc. In the event that the Company is conducting business in only one facility, the Vice-Chairperson will receive the above increase only while the Chairperson is absent from work.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right will a Grievance Committee composed of not more than six employees selected by the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among be known as provided that no more than three members of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Grievance Committee, including the Chief Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, shall represent be present at any employee in meeting with the bargaining unitEmployer. Alternate Stewards shall only In order to provide proper representation for employees, the Union will appoint a temporary xxxxxxx to act in the absence place of any xxxxxxx who is absent from work for a period of more than seven days. The Union will inform the Employer of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 name of the appointee. The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of its currently members of the Grievance Committee. The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Employer and that such persons shall not absent themselves leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their work without first obtaining the immediate Supervisor, which permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor . Stewards shall such Stewards absent themselves from state their work for more destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the time than of their return to work. This function is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, to be performed by the Employer shall not make any deductions Xxxxxxx without loss of regular pay from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursEmployer. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxis required to attend a meeting in which a suspension or discharge is to be given, the Employer Supervisor will comply with this request inform the employee prior to the meeting of his right to have a Union Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation and a Union Xxxxxxx is not available, the Supervisor shall reschedule the meeting within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer the next twenty-four hours and it shall not be liable for then become the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a Union Xxxxxxx to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of be in attendance when the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance proceduremeeting occurs. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 6.01 The 1st Vice-President/Executive Chief Xxxxxxx or any duly elected xxxxxxx will investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The number of stewards will not exceed fourteen (a14) including the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union will notify the Employer acknowledges the right in writing of the Union names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityrecognize any such stewards until it has been so notified. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 6.02 With respect to any matter which properly concerns the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence negotiation, modification, renewal or termination of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxAgreement, the Employer will comply with this request within recognize a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented elected by the Union when such person is absent from work in and comprised of a maximum of nine (9) employees and the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 President. The Employer acknowledges Union’s negotiating committee will have the right assistance of the CUPE National Representative. The Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson will notify the Employer in writing of the Grievance Committeenames of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer will recognize and deal with notify the said Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer’s Negotiating Committee as provided in at the grievance proceduretime of their appointment. (a) The Union agrees that committee persons and stewards will have acquired seniority standing with the Employer acknowledges the right prior to their appointment. The Union further agrees that committee persons and stewards have regular duties which must be effectively and efficiently performed on behalf of the Union Employer and that such employees will not therefore leave their regular duties to appoint investigate or otherwise select a Negotiating process any grievances with the Employer without first obtaining permission to do so from their immediate supervisor. Upon resuming their regular duties the employee is required to report their return to their immediate supervisor. (b) Committee persons and stewards who wish to enter any school and workplace for the purpose of conducting union business will do so with the prior approval of the site manager. Such approval will depend on the committee persons and stewards stating the purpose of the visit. Such approval will not more than five be unreasonably denied. Upon arrival at the work site or department the committee person or xxxxxxx is required to report their presence to the work site or department office. (5c) employees who have attained The Employer will pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work at least sixtheir regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances or negotiating the renewal of the Agreement, but not including arbitration. The Employer will also pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work at their regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for attending meetings involving the Human Resources Department, or designate, during regular working hours. 6.04 Every employee will be notified of the name of their immediate supervisor. For purposes of this Collective Agreement, an employee’s immediate supervisor will be the supervisor outside the bargaining unit.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) A. The number and composition of Xxxxxxx representation districts shall be mutually agreed by the Employer and the Union. The Employer acknowledges and the right Union may redistrict the bargaining unit from time to time by mutual agreement. B. In each representation district, employees in the district shall be represented by one Xxxxxxx who shall be a regular employee working in the district. C. The Stewards, during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, in their own district and in accordance with the terms of this Section, if an aggrieved employee requests the assistance of a Xxxxxxx for an orderly grievance hearing for a written Second Step grievance, upon request will be permitted reasonable time to leave their work station and to discuss the grievance with the aggrieved employee at the aggrieved employee's place of work. The Supervisor shall grant permission as the Xxxxxxx'x job duties permit, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The privilege of Stewards leaving their work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the proper handling of grievances only and will not be abused. Xxxxxxxx will perform their assigned work at all times, except when given permission to leave their work to handle grievances as provided herein. All other union business will be handled outside of scheduled working hours. In the absence of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Xxxxxxx, the Chief Xxxxxxx may function as the Xxxxxxx. In the absence of both the Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Chief Xxxxxxx, the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnion President may function as the Xxxxxxx. Any alleged abuse by either party will be a proper subject for a special conference. (b) All D. There shall be two Chief Stewards/alternate Stewards , one with representation authority within Facilities Management, Academic and Research Departments, and the other with representation authority in all other districts. The Chief Xxxxxxxx, during their working hours without loss of time or pay and in accordance with the terms of this Section, if an aggrieved employee requests the assistance of the Chief Xxxxxxx for an orderly grievance hearing for a written Third Step grievance, will be permitted reasonable time to leave their work station and to discuss the grievance at the aggrieved employee's place of work and to assist in the presentation of the Third Step grievance. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall also function in the absence of a Xxxxxxx. Furthermore, should situations arise which may not necessarily be subject to the grievance procedure and which cannot be handled outside of scheduled working hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in be released to discuss such situations with employees, District Stewards, and management representatives. Upon being notified of a grievance hearing or investigation, the bargaining unitSupervisor shall grant permission and provide necessary time to the Chief Xxxxxxx to leave their work for these purposes as the Chief Xxxxxxx'x job duties permit, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence The privilege of the Chief Xxxxxxx leaving their work during working hours without loss of pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be limited to the purposes herein, and Stewardswill not be abused. The Chief Xxxxxxx will perform their work at all times unless released for the purposes provided herein. Any alleged abuse by either party will be a proper subject for a special conference. 7.02 X. X Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx, upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than their own, will notify that Supervisor of their presence and the purpose for being in that area, and they will notify their own Supervisor upon returning to their job as soon as practicable. F. The Union acknowledges will furnish the Human Resources Department with the names of its Officers, Chief Xxxxxxxx, Stewards and Members of its grievance committees, and such changes as may occur from time to time in such personnel, so that the Stewards have regular duties Employer may at all times be advised as to perform on behalf the authority of the Employerindividual representatives of the Union with whom it may be dealing. In accordance with this acknowledgmentThe Employer will, in return, through the Human Resources Department, keep the Union advised as to its immediate Supervisors and Department Heads or their respective designated representatives for the purpose of processing grievances. G. Employees and Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, required by the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay to remain after their working hours to meet with representatives of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer to adjudicate grievances or disputes will comply with this request within a reasonable period of be paid for such time. 7.03 H. There may be a Xxxxxxx and alternate for each of the following districts: 1. SDC/Xxxxxxx Heights, KRC, ATDC, Mineral Museum, Lakeshore, Ski Hill & Golf Course 2. XxXxxx Xxxx, Hillside 3. DHH 4. Wads Hall Kitchen 5. Wads Hall Maintenance/Custodial 6. Administration Building, ROTC, Academic Office Building, Library, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, ME-EM, EERC 7. Xxx, Xxxxxx, M & M, Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Rehki 8. Memorial Union Building 9. Facilities Management Building, Central Heating Plant, GLRC I. The Employer Union shall be given the opportunity within the first thirty (30) days after the probation period of a new hire covered by this agreement, to meet with the new employee. The President, or their designee shall conduct this meeting. The meeting shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not take more than five thirty (530) employees who have attained at least sixminutes in length. Release time totaling thirty (30) minutes for each employee will be granted, and is to include travel time to and from the meeting, if the meeting is conducted during scheduled work hours.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 9.01 The Employer acknowledges the right Company recognizes as official representation of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingUnion, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Union Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist composed of three (3) Union members. The Committee will meet with the Company, one of whom shall act as Chairperson during the life of the Grievance Committeeagreement, whenever it is deemed necessary by either of the parties, to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is further agreed that the Union have the right to invite one other employee of the Company to attend any meeting to provide information to the Committee on particular subjects. The Employer will recognize Committee can be accompanied by an outside representative of the Union. It is understood that the members of the Committee shall suffer no loss of regular earnings during meetings at the Plant and deal with in direct negotiation of the said Collective Labour Agreement. The Company agrees that the Union have the right to increase this Committee as provided by one (1), in the grievance procedureevent that the active work force increases to two hundred and fifty (250) employees in the bargaining unit. (a) The Employer acknowledges Company recognizes a Grievance Committee composed of three (3) members who will have one (1) substitute and whose function shall consist in bringing grievances to the attention of Management and discussing these grievances with the view of amicable settlement. It is understood that the Chief Xxxxxxx will be one of the three members indicated above. (b) The Company recognizes a C.W.S. Committee composed of two (2) members, whose function will be limited to matters pertaining to C.W.S. The Company agrees that the Union have the right of to increase this committee by one (1) in the event that the active workforce increases to two hundred (200) employees in the bargaining unit. 9.03 The Stewards and Grievance Committeemen chosen by the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) shall be employees who have attained completed their probationary period with the Company. 9.04 In order to reduce to a minimum any interference with operations, it is agreed it is necessary that a grievance xxxxxxx or grievance committeeman or employee receives prior permission from his Xxxxxxx to leave his place of work during regular working hours for a reasonable period of time without loss of pay in order to make an inquiry on a grievance and attempt to settle it. Such permission will be granted providing the condition to be investigated is a legitimate one under the terms of this agreement. 9.05 Shop Stewards and members of the Grievance Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings during grievance settlements with the Xxxxxxx or with Management at least sixthe Plant.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards elect from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityplant Union membership a Shop Committee. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and The Company further agrees to recognize the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent Shop Committee for the purpose of representation or any employee in other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act unit in accordance with the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsrights set out herein. 7.02 (c) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Shop Committee shall be composed of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentone (1) Chairperson, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorstwo (2) Committeepersons, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeand one (1) skilled trades Committeeperson. 7.03 (d) The Employer Shop Committee will be allowed to hold a committee meeting once (1) per month during company hours up to one (1) hour. A Union/Management committee shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right appointed consisting of the Union shop committee, and representatives from the employer and will meet quarterly (4) times per year for up to appoint or otherwise select 2 hours. Either party may invite a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson resource person to participate in the meeting if they chose to. The parties may mutually agree to meet more often if required. 8.02 A National Representative and/or Representatives of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize local Union may be present and deal participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCompany. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such person during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances. (b) The Chairperson shall be allowed the last three (3) paid hours at the end of the day shift on Tuesday to transact union business. When the Chairperson is absent for any reason the Company shall allow one other Committeeperson to utilize the three paid hours referred to in the above paragraph to transact union business provided that the provisions of Article 8.04 (a) are complied with. (c) The Chairperson shall be regularly assigned to the day shift. (d) An 8.01 (c) Committee member shall not be laid off out of the plant so long as there is a job that he/she has the skill and ability to perform. (a) Before leaving his/her regular work to investigate and deal with a complaint or grievance, a Committeeperson shall obtain the permission from their Supervisor or the Vice President, Operations and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Committeeperson shall report to his Supervisor on his/her return. (b) In the event that Management meets with an employee(s) for the purpose of taking disciplinary action, a Committeeperson shall be present in this meeting. 8.05 The Company will compensate a Committeeperson for the time spent during regular working hours in dealing with grievances at their regular rate of pay. 8.06 The Union agrees to appoint supply the Company with the names of the Shop Committee, including the name of the Chairperson, and to keep such list up to date at all times. 8.07 The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or otherwise select note from either party to the other party containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. 8.08 The Company agrees to provide a Negotiating Committee private file cabinet, desk and chair for the use of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe Plant Committee. An office will continue to be provided subject to significant change in the plant and facility. The Company shall provide the phone, fax and computer for the Union Office. Equipment maintenance is the Union’s responsibility.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the Stewards’ Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule “A” of this Agreement. August RATIFIED: May However, there shall not be more than one xxxxxxx from any one workplace. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will as stewards only employees who have attained acquired at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one years service under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Employer in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make be required to any deductions from such stewards until it has been so notified. The xxxxxxx or the regular pay Stewards’ Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will a Negotiating Committee comprised of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with maximum of six employees who have acquired at least one year of seniority under this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersAgreement, one of whom shall act as Chairperson be the Unit Chairperson. If the President of the Grievance Local is part of the bargaining unit, he/she shall be deemed the Unit Chairperson. If the President is not part of the bargaining unit, he/she shall be entitled to be on the Negotiating Committee as an additional member, with lost wages to be paid for by the Union. It is further agreed that there shall not be more than one member of the Negotiating Committee from each Maintenance Shop, nor more than two maintenance employees on the Negotiating Committee.” The Negotiating Committee shall meet with representatives of the Employer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement with a view to negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer’s Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No xxxxxxx or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his/her supervisor, as the case may be, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A xxxxxxx or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report his/her presence to the school office and indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any person to whom wishes to communicate. The Employer will recognize and deal with pay the said Committee as stewards or committee representatives at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances or in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement, provided that, in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the amount of time so spent is not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 8.01 The Employer acknowledges the right Business Representative of the Union shall have access to appoint the plant during working hours, but in no case, shall his visits interfere with the progress of the work. When visiting the Plant, he will first advise the Superintendent or otherwise select other super- visory personnel of the Company. 8.02 There will be one Labour / Management Committee consisting of three (3) members, of the three (3) One of the three (3) shall be designated as Chief Xxxxxxx, and One (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who shall be a two tier employ- ee. Each member of this committee shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority.at (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence 8.03 The names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsmembers of the Committee from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such stew- ard or committee man until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name of same. 7.02 8.04 The Company understands to advise employees coming within the jurisdiction of this Agreement of changes in Supervisory staff as they occur, by posting for a period of two (2) weeks, the names on the Company bulletin boards. 8.05 The Union acknowledges undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members their co-operation with the Company and with all persons representing the Company in a supervisory capacity. 8.06 The Company undertakes to secure from its super- visory personnel their co-operation with all busi- ness representatives and all persons representing the union in an official capacity as stewards, members of the Labour Management Committee, Health and Safety Committee or members of the Negotiating Committee. 8.07 No discrimination shall be shown against any xxxxxxx, Negotiating Committee/Health and Safe- ty Representative for carrying on his duties, but in no case shall his duties interfere with the progress of the work. The Union agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Company and they will not absent themselves leave their regu- lar duties without first receiving permission from their work without first obtaining the Supervisor/Manager. Such permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. 8.08 a) It is agreed that for the purpose of Collective Bargaining, nor a Negotiating Committee compris- ing of two (2) permanent employees, one (1) of which shall such Stewards absent themselves be a Chief Xxxxxxx and the other shall be elected from their amongst the Bargaining Unit members along with the Union officials shall meet with the Company representatives in good faith to bargain the renewal of the Col- lective Agreement as prescribed. The activities of the negotiating Committee will not interfere unduly with the progress of the work for more time than is reasonably necessaryof the Company. The said Committee will co-operate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. In accordance with the event that the Company implements an afternoon or night shift then this understanding, the Employer Committee shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union increase to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom which shall act as Chairperson of be from the Grievance afternoon or night shift. One employee from Tier 2 to be added to the Negotiating Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation: (a) The Employer acknowledges the right A Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. 7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act. 7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 4.01 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union in dealings with the Company without prior authorization of the Union. The Employer acknowledges Company, therefore, recognizes the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx two stewards and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx agrees to recognize two stewards. The stewards shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented authorized by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of to represent the Union in dealings with the Company and shall be the Union representatives which the Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with in connection with the said Committee as provided in handling of grievances through the grievance procedure, provided that the Company need deal with only one xxxxxxx at a time in connection with any such matter unless otherwise agreed to by the Company and the Union. (a) 4.02 The Employer acknowledges selection of the right stewards is the function of the Union and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of the name of the stewards before the Company will be required to appoint recognize them. 4.03 Each xxxxxxx'x duty is to perform the work required of him by the Company. It is recognized, however, that the xxxxxxx is the Union representative in the workplace and is responsible for handling grievances. One xxxxxxx at a time will, on a reasonable basis, be allowed reasonable time away from his work station without loss of pay for the handling of grievances on Company premises provided each xxxxxxx shall first give notice of such absence to and shall obtain the advance permission of his supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and provided his time is devoted to the prompt handling of the grievances. 4.04 There will be no Union meetings on the premises of the Company except as specifically permitted by this Agreement. A local outside representative of the Union shall have reasonable access to the Company's premises to meet with representatives of the Company concerning grievances as provided under the grievance procedure provided he notifies the Warehouse Manager of the Company or otherwise select his representative upon his arrival at the Company premises. 4.05 The Company shall provide the Union with an up-to-date seniority list of the employees in the bargaining unit upon execution of this Agreement and semi-annually thereafter. 4.06 There shall be a Negotiating Labour-Management Committee consisting of two persons each from the company and the union to resolve issues of mutual concern that are not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixsubject to a grievance. The Committee will meet bimonthly during working hours. Decisions will be made by consensus. The Committee will keep and approve minutes of issues raised and action taken. Each party may bring one additional resource person with adequate notice to the other party.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx at the time of the Union to appoint his/her appointment or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees. 5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional Xxxxxxx will be recognized for the partial second shift 5.03 A Xxxxxxx with the approval of his/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmenther Supervisor, Stewards which approval shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular working hoursduties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxSuch absence shall 5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the Employer will comply Xxxxxxx shall specify where he/she is going and with this request within respect to a reasonable period grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of timethe grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. 7.03 The Employer 5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be liable for the pay of any unreasonably withheld) a Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union will be allowed to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal consult with the said Committee as provided Chief Xxxxxxx concerning grievances in the grievance procedurehis/her jurisdiction. (a) The Employer acknowledges authorization of a Supervisor to a Xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the right understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/xxxxx assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief Xxxxxxx or Stewards to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive. (b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union Committees, Stewards, or member of Union Executive during normal working hours. Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by Management. (c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Local Union President shall be entitled to appoint attend Committee Meetings. 5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of Xxxxxxxx, the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or otherwise select discontinuing. 5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President/Unit Chair or designate and Chief Xxxxxxx or designate as referred to in 5.01 of Local Union 7042-109 shall in the event of layoff be retained or returned to a job, the duties of which they have the ability to perform. In the event there are more than thirty (30) active employees in the facility one additional xxxxxxx shall be added to this article. 5.09 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union. 5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Plant Stewards Committee which shall consist be composed of not more than nine (9) Stewards in addition to the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union will make reasonable efforts to obtain Stewards from each department. The Union agrees that, in the event a department is not represented, a Xxxxxxx will be assigned the reponsibility of representing that department. (b) Each member of the committee, and all Stewards shall have seniority with the Company and shall be regular employees of the Company during their time of office. The Company will recognize the said committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and the said committee will co-operate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. (c) The Chief Xxxxxxx will have "seniority" over all employees, and will not be subject to lay-off as long as there is work available that the Chief Xxxxxxx is capable of performing. (d) The Union grievance committee will not exceed three (3) Stewards including the Xxxxxxx involved and the Chief Xxxxxxx, except by mutual agreement. 5.02 The name and jurisdiction of each of the Stewards and names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and members of the Plant Stewards Committee from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such Xxxxxxx or committee member until it has been notified in writing by the Union membersof the name and jurisdiction of same. 5.03 The Company undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co- operate with the Stewards in the carrying out of the terms and requirements of this Agreement. A Xxxxxxx who requests time to deal with Union Business will have a replacement found by the Company within a reasonable time frame. 5.04 The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, one Stewards and members their co-operation with the Company and with all persons representing the Company in a supervisory capacity. 5.05 The Union Representative will be entitled to visit a unit covered under this Agreement during working hours, at reasonable times, to perform a unit visit, inspect working conditions or to interview employees regarding grievances, provided they first report to the Human Resources Manager or designate. The visit will be timed to cause minimum disruption to the normal work process. The Human Resources Manager or designate will make arrangements for employee interviews to be held in a suitable place and at a suitable time, as designated by the Company. Time taken for such interview shall be reasonable and, in some circumstances, all or part of whom shall the interview will be on the employee’s own time. 5.06 An employee who is to be interviewed by the Company in respect of an incident which is likely to result in discipline being imposed may request a Xxxxxxx be present to witness the interview. If an employee is to receive a written reprimand, including suspension or discharge, he will have the right to have a Xxxxxxx, who is at work at the time, to be present as a witness. In the case of suspension or discharge, the employee will be provided the opportunity to meet with the Xxxxxxx for a reasonable period of time, prior to leaving the premises. In the event there is no Xxxxxxx at work in either circumstance, another employee may act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurea witness. (a) The Employer acknowledges 5.07 Discipline shall be removed from an employee’s file after 24 months from the right date discipline was imposed unless further discipline has been imposed during that 24 month period. In such circumstances, the discipline will remain on the employee’s file until the employee works a 24 month period without the imposition of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixany discipline.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Company agrees to recognize two (2) Union Stewards as appointed by the Union for the purpose of handling grievances and attending meetings with management in the administration of this Agreement on behalf of the employees covered hereunder. One xxxxxxx shall be appointed from the Plant group, and the other from the Driver group. The Company agrees to recognize two (2) alternate stewards as appointed by the Union, one from the plant group and the other from the driver group, to act on behalf of the employees only when the union xxxxxxx is absent. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of such stewards and alternates at the time of their appointment and the Company shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx or alternate until it has been so notified. 7.02 The stewards shall be allowed necessary time off work without loss of pay for the purpose of processing grievances, provided: (a) The Employer acknowledges they obtain prior consent from Management, which shall not be unreasonably withheld; (b) such time off shall be of reasonable length and shall not unduly impair the right efficient operation of the business; (c) the Chief Xxxxxxx shall, upon written request by the Union Office, given at least five (5) work days notice, in advance, be allowed to appoint or otherwise select be off work for up to two (2) hours, once per month, with pay, to attend to Union Business for which the Union requires their presence away from the Company premises. 7.03 The Union Bargaining Committee shall be comprised of two bargaining unit employee representatives who will be the sole employee representatives along with full-time staff representatives of the Union. The Union Bargaining Committee shall upon one week's notice, in writing, be allowed off work one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee day, with pay, in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act month proceeding the month in which the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx contract expires, and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay one (1) further day following ratification of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period Memorandum of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsAgreement. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of bargaining unit employee representatives on the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Bargaining Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal be paid their straight-time earnings for all negotiating meetings with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCompany that occur within a regular work day. (a) The Employer acknowledges 7.05 No individual member or group of members shall undertake to represent the right of local Union at a meeting with Management without proper authorization by the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixLocal Union.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges Union may appoint and the right University shall recognize two (2) Committee persons, one of whom is the Union to appoint or otherwise select Plant Chairperson, one of whom is the Lead Xxxxxxx, and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten who shall act in place of the aforementioned Committee persons. Only two of these members can be absent from the workplace at one time with the exception of contract negotiations at which time a maximum of three (103) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among representatives is acceptable. In the employees who have attained at least period of six (6) months seniorityprior to the termination of this collective agreement, each member of the negotiating committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days off, paid by the Employer, to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals. (b) All StewardsIn the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this collective agreement, the Union may hold a proposal meeting not to exceed two (2) hours for the purpose of reviewing formal proposals with the Bargaining Unit before negotiations. Once a date and time is agreed by the Employer, this meeting may be held during normal working hours provided there is no interference to departmental operations or additional costs/alternate Stewards penalty incurred by the Employer. 4:02 The duties of the Committee persons shall in no way conflict with their duties as employees of the University. 4:03 The Union will inform the Employee Relations Manager in writing, of the names of the Committee persons and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent of any employee change in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardssuch Committee persons. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 4:04 The Employer shall not be liable grant reasonable time to a Committee person for the pay adjustment of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member grievances without loss of any pay. The Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union person shall notify their supervisor when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsleaving their job to adjust a grievance and upon their return to work. 7.04 4:05 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize discuss and deal with the said Committee hereinafter referred to in connection with any matters which may properly arise from the provisions of this Agreement during the term hereof for the purpose of adjusting all grievances and complaints including those arising directly between the Employer and the Union as provided in such. Committee persons attending such meetings during their working hours shall suffer no loss of pay and provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. For any other meeting, the grievance procedureunion representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. (a) The Employer acknowledges 4:06 Members of the right Negotiating Committee of the Union established to appoint conduct negotiations for a renewal of the within Collective Agreement, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or otherwise select a during any other work stoppage. In no event, will members of the Union Negotiating Committee of not be paid more than five their normally scheduled hours of work during any one (51) employees who regular scheduled work day. 4:07 The Employer agrees that an employee shall have attained at least sixthe option of having their Chairperson and/or Committee Person present whenever they are disciplined or discharged. Notwithstanding this requirement the Union clearly understands, recognizes and agrees that it may on certain occasions be necessary for the Employer to discipline and/or discharge an employee without the Chairperson and/or Committee Person present. If no Chairperson and/or Committee Person is available when a discharge or suspension is contemplated the Employer will make a reasonable attempt to contact a Union Representative. There will be no entitlement to any pay of any kind for this call-in. If such action is taken on certain occasions, the Employer agrees to review the action with the employee and their Chairperson and/or Committee Person within a forty-eight (48) hour period following the initial action. Such forty-eight (48) hour period may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. 4:08 It is agreed that the Chairperson of Unifor Local 2458 Operating Engineers unit shall be allowed twelve (12) hours in each calendar month with pay, for the purposes of conducting Union business. These hours can be transferable to committee persons.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right will a Plant Com- mittee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union four members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the membership of the Union from among the employees, for the purpose of han- dling and settling grievances. One Committeeperson shall be selected from em- ployees in the Production Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Distribution Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Technical Services De- partment. One shall be selected from employees on Schedule The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The four members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capa- ble of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one (I) Xxxxxxx for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Em- in writing of the names of such Stew- ards at the time of their appointment. The Xxxxxxx, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be repre- sented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Representa- tive and/or the President of Local No Xxxxxxx or Committeeperson shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer with- out the prior consent of his supervisor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will recognize pay Stewards and deal with the said Committee as provided Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances pro- vided that, in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Em- ployer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the renewal of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Corporation will recognize ten and a Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee employed in the bargaining unitThe number and distribution of stewards may be altered by agreement from time to time, as conditions change. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a A Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersemployees, one of whom one shall act as Chairperson be President of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize Local or a second shall he the Chief Xxxxxxx and deal a third shall he the xxxxxxx concerned with the said A Bargaining Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee shall be appointed and con- sist of not more than five six (56) employees who members of the Corporation as appointees of the and not than six of the Union as appointees Union. The Union will advise the Corporation of the Union’s xxxx- xxxx and any changes thereto. Representatives of the Union shall not suffer any loss pay or benefits for time involved in with Corporation during the employee’s regular hours. The stewards and members of the Committee shall be of the Corporation. The Union shall advise the Corporation of the names its officers. the stewards and members of its Grievance and Bargaining and any changes thereto. Meetings between the Corporation and Union Commit- tees shall be held at mutually agreeable to both par- ties. However. such meetings must be not later than thirty (30) calendar days after request has been given. Any employee elected or appointed to represent the Union in dealings with the Corporation shall be granted leave of absence without loss of normal pay attend to the business for which the leave is requested, provided such does not seriously interfere with the efficiency of operation of the Department. from immediate supervisor from the scope of the bargaining unit. permission shall not be un- reasonably withheld. shall have attained the right at least sixany time to have any assistance when dealing or negotiating the Corpora- tion and the shall have the right to have any assistance when dealing or negotiating with the Union. ARTICLE SENIORITY In all cases of promotions, demotions, transfers and re- calls, seniority shall be the governing factor provided the senior employee is qualified and competent to do the work.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 5.01 The maximum of two (a2) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards shall be selected from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards The Employer will recognize as Union Xxxxxxx, any employee who has completed his probationary period. The Union shall only act notify the Employer in the absence writing of the Chief names of such Union Stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Union Xxxxxxx and until it has been so notified. The Union may designate an alternate Union Xxxxxxx in respect of each of the two (2) Union Stewards, such alternate Union Xxxxxxx to be considered to be the Union Xxxxxxx when the regular Union Xxxxxxx is not on site. 7.02 5.02 The Union Xxxxxxx may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. 5.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Union Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentEmployer and that he will not leave their duties without receiving permission from his xxxxxxx or supervisor, Stewards which permission shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with With this understanding, the Employer Employer-agrees that the Union Xxxxxxx shall not make suffer any deductions loss of pay during working hours from time spent to administer any in-plant business concerning the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeAgreement. 7.03 5.04 The Employer Union Stewards, in case of lay-off, shall be the last laid-off provided they are willing and able to do the work required. This does not apply in respect of their designate as alternate Union Stewards, even when they might be liable for serving as the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the acting Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsStewards. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (5.05 a) The For the purpose of meeting with Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Representatives to appoint or otherwise select negotiate contract changes, a Negotiating Committee committee of not more than five two (52) employees who have attained at least sixwill be designated by the Union plus paid officials of the Union [maximum three (3)]. Members of the Negotiating Committee will be compensated by the Union for their time spent in negotiations.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 4:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select from the bargaining unit three (3) Committeepersons, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx of whom shall be Unit Chairperson. A Committeeperson must be a seniority employee employed within the bargaining unit described in Article 2 of this Agreement and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who must have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 4:02 The Employer acknowledges that Committeepersons are authorized to represent unionized employees in all matters relating to the Chief Xxxxxxx Collective Agreement. Further that Committeepersons shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence serve as members of the Chief Xxxxxxx Negotiating Committee and Stewardssuch other representatives of the union who are authorized to represent the employees in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and any changes therein. 7.02 The Union acknowledges 4:03 It is acknowledged, understood and agreed that the Stewards Committeepersons have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employeras employees and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without obtaining permission from his/her supervisor. The supervisor will not unreasonably refuse to grant a Committeeperson permission to leave his/her regular duties. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards the understanding such employees shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining suffer loss of pay, while performing any of the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not duties required to be unreasonably withheld, nor performed by x Committeeperson pursuant to the provisions contained in this Agreement. 4:04 Where a supervisor intends to discipline an employee the supervisor shall notify the employee and the employee=s Committeeperson as far in advance as is possible of the purpose of such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than interview. Such meeting shall not proceed until the foregoing persons are available to be present. 4:05 It is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, agreed that meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union called at the request of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent either party will normally be held during his/her regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Where Employees attending any meeting within normal working hours, including ones dealing with grievances shall suffer no loss of pay. 4:06 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, shall notify the other party in writing and supply an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, agenda for the Employer meeting. The meeting will comply with this request be held within a reasonable time period following receipt of timesaid notice. 7.03 4:07 The Union is hereby established as the sole collective bargaining agent for the employees within the bargaining unit, and the Employer undertakes not to enter into any other agreement or contract with the employees within the bargaining unit either individually or collectively. 4:08 The Employer shall not be liable agrees that it will provide reasonable access to its premises to any Union representative for the pay purpose of attending to any Xxxxxxx business connected with the Union. 4:09 On the request of either party, the Union Committeepersons (at least two of three), members of management and others as mutually agreed upon by the designated representatives, shall meet at least quarterly until this agreement is terminated for the purpose of discussing issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented bound by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeethis agreement. The Employer will recognize and deal with parties agree to prepare an agenda one week prior to the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurescheduled meeting. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx at the time of the Union to appoint his/her appointment or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees. 5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional Xxxxxxx will be recognized for the partial second shift 5.03 A Xxxxxxx with the approval of his/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmenther Supervisor, Stewards which approval shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular 5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxduties, the Employer will comply Xxxxxxx shall specify where he/she is going and with this request within respect to a reasonable period grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of timethe grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. 7.03 The Employer 5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be liable for the pay of any unreasonably withheld) a Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union will be allowed to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal consult with the said Committee as provided Chief Xxxxxxx concerning grievances in the grievance procedurehis/her jurisdiction. (a) The Employer acknowledges authorization of a Supervisor to a Xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the right understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/she is assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief Xxxxxxx or Stewards to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive. (b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union Committees, Stewards, or member of Union Executive during normal working hours. Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by Management. (c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Local Union President shall be entitled to appoint attend Committee Meetings. 5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of Stewards, the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or otherwise select discontinuing. 5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President/Unit Chair or designate and Chief Xxxxxxx or designate as referred to in 5.01 of Local Union 16506 PM - 51 shall in the event of layoff be retained or returned to a job, the duties of which they have the ability to perform. In the event there are more than thirty (30) active employees in the facility one additional xxxxxxx shall be added to this article. 5.09 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union. 5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 9.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise may select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained shop xxxxxxx, with at least six one (61) months year of seniority, to represent employees employed in each of the following areas: Room Service, Kitchen, Stewarding, Service, Maintenance, Park Terrace, River Runner, Banquet and Front Desk. The Housekeeping area shall be entitled to select two (2) shop stewards, each of whom shall have at least one (1) year of seniority to represent employees in that department. In addition, the Union shall be entitled to select or elect one (1) employee with at least one (1) year of seniority to act as the Chairperson. 9.02 The Union will inform the Company in writing of the identity of the stewards and the Company shall not be obligated to recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. (ba) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and No xxxxxxx, Union committee member or Union official employed by the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Company may leave his regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorshis supervisor in order to attend to Union business, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor . Such person shall such Stewards not be so absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timetime in order to attend to the matter. Upon his return to his regular duties after having secured such prior permission, he shall give any explanation reasonably required by his supervisor to explain the duration of his absence. 7.03 The Employer (b) Where it is necessary for a union representative to investigate an employee/s grievance or complaint during working hours, the employee shall not be liable disrupted in the performance of his/her assigned duties without the prior permission of that employee=s supervisor, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld. 9.04 For the purposes of this Agreement, the stewards, together with the officers of the Local Union and the Negotiation Committee, shall be deemed to be the officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. 9.05 It is understood that the business representative will not conduct business in any area of the Hotel other than that designated by the Human Resources Department. 9.06 Lead hands will not recommend discipline for employees. Employees required to attend investigative meetings with the Company which may result in discipline, or to attend meetings held for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx issuing discipline, shall be represented by a Union Xxxxxxx, who shall be the employee=s area xxxxxxx and/or chairperson, if he/she is available. 9.07 The Company agrees to compensate the Committee persons for time reasonably used during regular working hours in order to deal with such complaints, grievances or for any other member of any Committee meetings as are provided for herein or for any employee represented by herein. Such compensation shall be at the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right regular rate of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeepay. The Employer will recognize and deal Company further agrees that for each day of his or her attendance upon an arbitration hearing pursuant to the terms of this agreement, the Chairperson shall be entitled to receive eight hours pay at his or her normal hourly rate, with gratuity xxxxxxx(s) to be paid at a rate of $15.00\hour when dealing with authorized union business. Additionally, the said Committee as provided Chairperson shall be entitled to one day=s leave with pay in each calendar year for the grievance procedurepurpose of attending a union seminar. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union representatives: (a) The Employer acknowledges a maximum of seven (7) stewards, one of whom shall be the right Chief Xxxxxxx, comprised from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select following groups: i) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located north of Highway 401; ii) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located south of Highway 401; iii) one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten xxxxxxx from Central Services, Forestry, Motor Pool; iv) two (102) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards stewards from among the employees who have attained Employees working at least six (6) months seniorityor out of Head Office. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and a Negotiating Committee of up to four (4) employees, which may include one regular part-time employee, together with a Union Staff Representative for the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement; the Employer to pay for all regular straight time hours spent by the members of the Bargaining Committee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence meetings with Management up to conciliation. (c) three (3) representatives to a joint Employee-Employer Relations Committee. (d) a grievance committee comprised of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsthe Xxxxxxx from the area where the grievance originated. 7.02 (e) three (3) representatives to a joint Job Evaluation Committee. Both parties shall share equal participation in the committee and have equal representation on such committee. 6.02 All of the above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed their probationary period. 6.03 The Union acknowledges that will provide the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Employer with an up-to-date list of the Employernames and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Employer will not be required to recognize such representatives until it has been so notified. 6.04 No representative shall leave his work place or enter another section or area to investigate or process any grievance without the prior consent of his supervisor. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards No representative may enter any section or area other than his own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor of that section or area. Consent of the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that representatives will not absent themselves from their work regular duties unreasonably. 6.05 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without first obtaining the permission prior consent of their immediate supervisors, such permission the Employer which will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 12.01 The Employer acknowledges the right Union shall designate a suitable number of the Union Shop Stewards, such number not to appoint or otherwise select exceed one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten per shift. However, the Company will recognize one (101) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act alternative xxxxxxx in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 an above-designated xxxxxxx. The Union acknowledges that must inform the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right identity of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeealternative xxxxxxx. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select shall also choose a Negotiating Shop Grievance Committee of not more than five two (52) employees members, one (1) of whom shall be the Union President who have attained shall be designated as the Chairman of the Committee. The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the identity of the Stewards and of the department or group of departments and shifts which each represents. Also, the Union shall keep the Company informed in writing of the identity of the members of the Shop Grievance Committee and of the Executive Officers of the Local Union. No one shall be eligible to serve as a Union Xxxxxxx or as a Grievance Committeeman unless he is an employee of the Company. 12.02 The privilege of Stewards and members of the Grievance Committee to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions: (a) such business must be between the Union and the Management. Employees having grievances cannot discuss these with the Stewards in working hours except: (i) in the case of a discharged employee, or, (ii) prior to the initial presentation of the grievance at least sixStep 1 of Article 13.03 hereof; (b) the time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business as outlined in Article 12.02 (a); (c) the Xxxxxxx concerned shall obtain the permission of the Supervisor concerned for the necessary time, before leaving his work; (d) the time away from productive work shall be reported in accordance with the timekeeping methods of the department in which the Xxxxxxx is employed. 12.03 The duties of a Xxxxxxx shall be to receive and present grievances and he shall do so only in accordance with the grievance procedure hereinafter set forth in Articles 13 and 15 hereof. Furthermore, the Stewards and the Grievance Chairman shall be responsible Union representatives in carrying out the proper and faithful administration of this Agreement. 12.04 The President of the Union will be maintained on a regular day shift operation, at the request of the Union. As such, he will function as Chairman of the Grievance Committee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 6.01 The 1st Vice-President/Executive Chief Xxxxxxx or any duly elected xxxxxxx will investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The number of stewards will not exceed fourteen (14) including the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize any such stewards until it has been so notified. 6.02 With respect to any matter which properly concerns the negotiation, modification, renewal or termination of this Agreement, the Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee elected by the Union and comprised of a maximum of nine (9) employees and the President. The Union’s negotiating committee will have the assistance of the CUPE National Representative. The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer will notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer’s Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. a) The Union agrees that committee persons and stewards will have acquired seniority standing with the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union prior to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unittheir appointment. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges further agrees that the Stewards committee persons and stewards have regular duties to perform which must be effectively and efficiently performed on behalf of the Employer. In accordance Employer and that such employees will not therefore leave their regular duties to investigate or process any grievances with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work the Employer without first obtaining permission to do so from their immediate supervisor. Upon resuming their regular duties the permission employee is required to report their return to their immediate supervisor. b) Committee persons and stewards who wish to enter any school and workplace for the purpose of conducting union business will do so with the prior approval of the site manager. Such approval will depend on the committee persons and stewards stating the purpose of the visit. Such approval will not be unreasonably denied. c) The Employer will pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work at their regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances or negotiating the renewal of the Agreement, but not including arbitration. 6.04 Every employee will be notified of the name of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timesupervisor. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (7.01 The Township agrees to recognize the following Union representation: a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than four (4) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right collective agreement. b) A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) representatives and the grievor. c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Township without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Township with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Township will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardstransact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of stewards shall be as set out in Schedule “1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this agreement. 7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union committees per paragraph 7.01 and the stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees. 7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may on permission of the CAO have access to the Township premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this agreement. 7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Township and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the written permission of their immediate supervisorshis/her Immediate Supervisor (or his/her designate), where practical, and such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor if time permits, the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves report back to the Immediate Supervisor or his/her designate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his/her absence. This does not preclude the employee from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. going to the Department Head. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Township to the extent of their straight time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her arbitration proceedings or matters before any official third party. 7.07 The Union will conduct its business outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, hours to the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for extent possible and the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by Township reserves the right to withhold payment if the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal members do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this agreement, or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the Stewards' Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule of this Agreement. However, there shall not be more than one xxxxxxx one workplace. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will as stewards only employees who have attained acquired at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one year's service under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Employer in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make be required to any deductions from such stewards until it has been notified. . The xxxxxxx or the regular pay Stewards' Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will a Negotiating Committee comprised of a Xxxxxxx bargaining unit, he/she shall be deemed the Unit Chairperson. If the President is not part of the bargaining unit, he/she shall be entitled to be on the Negotiating Committee as an additional member, with lost wages to be paid for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursby the Union. Where an employee requests representation by another XxxxxxxIt is further agreed that there shall not be more than one member of the Negotiating Committee from each Maintenance Shop, nor more than two maintenance employees on the Negotiating Committee." The Negotiating Committee shall meet with representatives of the Employer will comply in accordance with the provisions of this request within Agreement with a reasonable period view to negotiating the renewal of time. 7.03 this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be liable for required to such employees until it has been notified. The Employer shall notify the pay Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer's Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No xxxxxxx or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his/her supervisor, as the case may be, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A xxxxxxx or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report his/her presence to the school office and indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeewishes to communicate. The Employer will recognize and deal with pay the said Committee as stewards or committee representatives at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances or in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement, provided that, in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the amount of time so spent is not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonable. 5ARTICLE

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 8.1 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Plant Negotiating Committee as outlined in this Article, and Health and Safety Representatives and their alternates and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of all members of said Committees. The Company shall not be required to recognize any Committee member where the Union has failed to provide such notification. (1a) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least The Union will appoint an Executive Committee comp osed of six (6) months seniorityemployees who shall be the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Chief Xxxxxxx and JHSC Co-Chair. (b) All Stewards/alternate The Union will appoint nine (9) Shop Stewards for purposes of administering and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitresolving grievances. Alternate Shop Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of distributed three (3) Union per shift on days, afternoons and midnights. However, when meeting with the Grievance Committee the Company will not be required to meet with more than three (3) Committee persons at any one time, unless agreed to by mutual consent. (c) The Company will recognize a Health and Safety rep or his/her alternate, on each shift. (d) For the purpose of negotiating the Collective agreement, the company will recognize a Committee to be composed of five (5) members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of be the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion President. (a) 8.2 The Employer acknowledges Union recognizes and agrees that Union Reps have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment, and only such time as is reasonably necessary will be consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to the right business of administering this agreement. It is understood and agreed that Union Reps will be paid for time spent administering the Collective Agreement, provided that time so spent pertains to the normal hours of work of the Union Rep’s own shift. The Company will make an effort to appoint schedule the meeting on the grievor’s current shift. 8.3 Before leaving his/her regular duties, a Union Rep must obtain permission from his/her Supervisor to do so. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Union Rep will confer with the Supervisor of another department, when the purpose of his/her visit may have a negative effect on production. When resuming his/her regular duties, he shall report to his/her Supervisor. 8.4 The Company agrees to provide an office for the Union’s exclusive use. All furnishings and other office equipment will be supplied by the Union. Telephone, telephone installation and telephone charges will be the responsibility of the Union. 8.5 The Union President, Chief Xxxxxxx and Health and Safety CoChairperson shall be assigned a permanent day shift during their term of office. 8.6 The Union President and Chief Xxxxxxx shall be allowed time off on a daily basis, exclusive of weekend overtime, for the performance of his/her duties. The Company and the Union will come to an agreement when the said time will be allocated. Time off will be a s follows a) When there is three hundred and fifty (350) active employees, or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee greater, the President shall be allotted eight (8) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to the Human Resources Manager. The President shall be allowed to adjust his/her start time with the approval of the Human Resources Manager as per Article 20.1 ( c ). The position (other than Attendant) vacated by the President shall be posted on an interim basis. The President, upon leaving office, shall return to his/her regular position, if seniority allows. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties. b) When the active bargaining unit employee population is three hundred and forty-nine (349) or less the President shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to his/her immediate Supervisor and shall not more than five have the ability to adjust shift. The Chief xxxxxxx shall be allotted two (52) employees who have attained hours per day to perform Union duties. 8.7 The Chief Xxxxxxx shall be paid at least sixthe applicable rate to attend any Human Resource scheduled grievance meeting(s).

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) Section 5.1. The Employer acknowledges Association shall select in such manner as the right Association shall determine a Bargaining Committee consisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritybargaining unit employees of the College from the Secretarial/Clerical & Facilities bargaining units. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that only the members of the Bargaining Committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of collective bargaining negotiations. The Association shall also select alternate bargaining committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the event of an extended absence of bargaining committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Section 5.2. The Association shall select in such manner as the Chief Xxxxxxx Association shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of determine a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist grievance committee consisting of three (3) Union membersbargaining unit employees of the College, one of whom shall act as Chairperson from the Secretarial/Clerical & Facilities bargaining units. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that only the members of the Grievance CommitteeCommittee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of representation and grievance resolution. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided Association shall also select alternate grievance committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the grievance procedureevent of an extended absence of Grievance Committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence. (a) Section 5.3. The Employer acknowledges Association shall promptly notify the right College in writing of the Union to appoint names of the members of the Bargaining Committee and Grievance Committee, the names of the alternate members of these Committees at such time when it becomes necessary that one or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee more alternate members be selected, and the names of not more than five (5) employees the officers of the Association, and of any changes therein. The College shall promptly notify the Association in writing of the names of College representatives who have attained at least sixthe authority to settle grievances. Section 5.4. Whenever a duly authorized representative of the Association, other than an employee of the College, desires access to the College, he/she shall first obtain permission from the Human Resources office of the College.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer Union and/or the employees covered by this Agreement will not engage in Union activities, solicit membership, or collect other fees during working hours or hold meetings at any time on premises of the University without the express permission of the University or its designated representatives. 6.02 The University acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards xxxxxxx from among the University employees who shall have attained at least been on the University's payroll continuously for a period of six (6) months seniorityimmediately prior to his selection. 6.03 The Union shall notify the University in writing of the name of the xxxxxxx. The University shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received. 6.04 Within sixty (60) days after the signing of this Agreement, the University will post the Agreement on the University’s website under the Employee Relations section of the Human Resources home page and provide a searchable PDF document of the Agreement. The searchable PDF will exclude the signatures. 6.05 The privilege of the xxxxxxx to leave his work without loss of basic pay to attend a meeting with the University is granted on the following conditions: (a) The xxxxxxx concerned shall request permission of the Vice-President, Finance, Administration & Strategic Capital Investments, or his designate, for an appointment time before leaving his work. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and The time shall be devoted to the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence prompt handling of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenecessary business. (ac) The Employer acknowledges University reserves the right to limit time if it deems the time to be excessive. 6.06 The University will recognize up to two (2) union members to meet with the University to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. The union shall reimburse the University for wage and benefit costs of the members. 6.07 An employee who is to receive a verbal or written reprimand, suspension or who is to be discharged shall have the privilege of having the xxxxxxx or another bargaining unit member who is available at the time, to witness the meeting. 6.08 Either party may be represented or assisted by an outside representative at any meeting of the parties. Either the Union or the University may request the attendance of a staff representative at a meeting of the parties with advance notice to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe other party.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 3:01 For the purpose set out in this Agreement and to ensure the carrying out of the obligation and responsibilities thereof, a Shop Committee shall be formed from among the staff of each Terminal Elevator and each Shop Committee shall have a designated Chairperson. 3:02 Although only three members of the Shop Committee, one of whom shall be the Chairperson, will meet with representatives of the Company as soon as possible when requested, the number of employees serving on the Shop Committee will not be limited to three. 3:03 All matters pertaining to the application of this Agreement or any matters wherein the parties to the Agreement feel aggrieved, shall be taken up by the Shop Committee with the Company’s designated representative or conversely by the Company’s designated representatives with the Shop Committee. 3:04 The Employer acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union will supply the Superintendent or Operations Supervisor, in each elevator, with the names of the Shop Committee, Union Safety Committee and Union’s appointees to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx the Joint Safety and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Health Committee, including the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityrespective Chairpersons. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 3:05 The Company will not unreasonably deny any authorized Union representative access to its elevator premises upon the presentation to the Superintendent of an entrance pass. Notice should also be given to the Superintendent when leaving the premises. Access will only be accorded to enable such Union officials to visit and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee engage in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence discussion with appropriate officials or employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company in respect of matter arising out of the Employeradministration of the Agreement. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer Such visits shall not be liable used for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or conducting Union meetings. The pass mentioned herein will, by its condition, relieve the Company from responsibility for any other member injury sustained by such officers of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union. The authorized Union when such person is absent from work representative shall in addition to the preparation for or attendance foregoing, sign his name in an appropriate record book, an acknowledgement that the individual has entered the Company’s facility and shall at arbitration hearingsthe time of leaving the Company’s facility sign his name so indicating. 7.04 3:06 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Shop Committee which shall consist of (not exceeding three (3) Union membersmembers at work) shall be allowed to meet once a month for a period not exceeding one (1) hour with no loss of benefits. 3:07 An Employee wishing access to his personnel file regarding disciplinary matters, one of whom shall act make such requests to his Operations Supervisor, and as Chairperson soon as practical thereafter arrangements will be made for a time convenient to the Company and the Employee to review the file. The Employee may request that he be accompanied by a member of the Grievance Shop Committee. The Employer Any notation in such Employee’s file relating to disciplinary matters shall be voided after twenty-four (24) months. In case of layoffs of more than a three (3) month duration, the twenty-four month period will recognize and deal be extended by the duration of the layoff. 3:08 An Employee with a Union problem involving the Company shall, with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges permission of his Immediate Supervisor have the right to see and to speak to the Shop Chairperson or a Shop Committee member, who is on the job, without loss of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixwages.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 5.01 A Shop Xxxxxxx is an employee elected or appointed by the Union members to represent the employees. 5.02 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select Shop Stewards. There will be one (1) Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and ten (10) per location for the Plant employees. The Union also reserves the right to appoint or elect additional Shop Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityfor each shift. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 5.03 The names of the stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion Officers shall be given to the Company in writing. The Company shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until it has been so notified by the Union. 7.02 5.04 The Union acknowledges agrees that the Shop Stewards have regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards and that they shall not absent themselves from only stop and/or leave their work without first obtaining with the permission of the Plant Supervisor or their immediate supervisorsdesignate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor and upon resuming their regular duties, they shall such Stewards absent themselves from again report to their work for more time than is reasonably necessarysupervisor. In accordance One (1) Shop Xxxxxxx may, with this understandingpermission, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during leave his/her regular working hours. Where work for a period of time to attend to Union business only on the following conditions: a) Such business must be between the Union and the Company. b) The time will be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business. c) At no time shall the Shop Xxxxxxx interrupt an employee requests representation while he/she is engaged in Company business, unless so authorized by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of supervisor. d) The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. 5.05 The Union may elect/appoint up to three (3) negotiation representatives from amongst the bargaining unit which shall include; bargaining unit members/employees. Such employees shall be compensated as prescribed below. The Company agrees that the Union shall select negotiation representatives from bargaining unit members in good standing to participate in such negotiations. The Union agrees to pay the negotiation representatives at their appropriate hourly rate at straight time. 7.03 5.06 The Employer shall not be liable Company agrees to pay Union Stewards for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance representing members at arbitration hearingsgrievance meetings only at their appropriate hourly rate at straight time. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right 5.07 Failure of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist exercise any of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal its rights in accordance with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCollective Agreement shall not be considered a waiver or abandonment of any such right. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of will a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Plant Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the membership of the Union from among the employees, for the purpose of handling and settling grievances. One shall be selected from employees in the Plastics/Facilities Departments. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Warehouse Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Department. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The three members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capable of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one Xxxxxxx for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Employ- er in writing of the names of such Stewards at the time of their appointment. The Xxxxxxx, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Represen- tative and/or the President of Local No Xxxxxxx shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his supervisor, which consent shall not be unreasonably with- held, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will recognize pay Stewards and deal with the said Committee as provided Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances provid- ed that, in the grievance procedure. (a) opinion of the Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Employer acknowledges will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regu- lar straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the right renewal of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis Agreement.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select a Committee of not more than nine (9) persons which shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. (b) The Chairperson and five (5) Union Administrative Committee Members shall serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. Persons serving on aforesaid Committees must have attained at least a minimum of six (6) months seniority. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint enlarge such Committee or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist Committees at any time by the addition of three (3) Union members, one representatives of whom shall act as Chairperson Unifor Local 2458 who are not members of the Grievance CommitteeBargaining Unit and representatives of Unifor who are not members of the Bargaining Unit when dealing with the Employer. 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay. 8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Vice-President, Human Resources, or their delegate of the Employer and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting. 8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Employee Relations Manager or their delegate. 8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided. The Employer will recognize provide a computer with access to the internet, a printer and deal with an extra copy of the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureoffice key. (a) The Employer acknowledges It is agreed between the right parties that the Chairperson of the Local or their designate will suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. It is further agreed that the Chairperson of Unifor Local 2458 shall be allowed three (3) days per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating business. For any other meeting, the union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. (b) It is further agreed that the Vice-Chairperson shall be allowed one (1) day per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business. (c) It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixMembers shall be allowed two

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) shop stewards as follows: one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx from the Housekeeping and ten Laundry department, two (102) Stewards from the Restaurant, Beverage Production and ten Service department, one (101) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six Kitchen department, one (61) months seniority. from the Maintenance and Swimming Pool department, one (b1) All Stewards/alternate Stewards from the Front Desk and Front of the House Porters department, and one (1) from the Banquets and Back of the House Porters department (one (1) such xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union as the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Xxxxxxx) from amongst employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act unit who have completed their probationary period of employment, for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In Company, in accordance with the provisions of this acknowledgment, Stewards Agreement. No deduction shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions made from the regular pay of a Union Xxxxxxx for reasonable time so necessarily spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxon processing a grievance under Step 1, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx Step 2 or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson Step 3 of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureProcedure (Article 6). (a) 5.02 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five seven (57) employees employees, one of which shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Company and the Union recognize that the responsibility of the Negotiating Committee is negotiating the terms of a Collective Agreement. No more than one (1) employee shall be appointed or selected from a department contained in Article 10.01 (b) hereof. Employees serving on the negotiating committee shall be paid for time reasonably spent, to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day, in direct negotiations with the Company, for the renewal of a collective agreement. 5.03 The Union shall keep the Company notified in writing of the names of the shop stewards and the effective dates of their appointments. Only stewards who have attained at least sixbeen so named by the Union will be recognized by the Company. 5.04 The Union acknowledges the shop stewards and members of the Negotiating Committee have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission of their immediate supervisor, or in his absence the General Manager or his designate, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, and when resuming their regular duties will report again to their immediate supervisor or, in his absence, the General Manager or his designate. 5.05 As part of the new employee orientation process, the Company shall introduce the new employee to their respective department Xxxxxxx. During business hours, the Xxxxxxx shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes with no loss in pay to speak with the employee in private.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges For the right purposes of representation in negotiations and in the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among grievance procedure, the employees who have attained at least Board recognizes six (6) months seniorityUnion stewards/committee persons. Members of the Grievance Committee and Stewards shall be compensated at their regular rate of pay for any working time lost in attending grievance meetings held with the Board pursuant to the grievance procedure. Reasonable time without loss of compensation shall be granted to the Chief Xxxxxxx for investigating specific grievances, provided that such time is reasonably necessary and the xxxxxxx has obtained prior approval from the Superintendent or his designee before leaving his assigned duties. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards The Union will keep the Board informed in writing concerning current officers and representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Union. The Union representative will notify the Director of Operations in advance of his presence in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in District for the absence purpose of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsrepresentation. 7.02 (c) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during Superintendent or his/her regular working hours. Where an designee(s) may meet with a Union employee requests representation committee once per semester to discuss matters affecting labor-management relations upon the request and two week notice by another Xxxxxxxeither party. (d) The Board shall permit the Union to post announcements and other communications on bulletin board space that is already made available by the Board for the general use and benefit of its employees. (e) The union shall have the right to hold general membership meetings before or after school on school district property, provided such meetings do not interfere with any aspect of the instructional program and provided that if such meetings entail additional maintenance or custodial expenses, the Employer will comply union shall pay such expenses. Application for such use shall be submitted to the principal of the building at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the intended time of use. If the meeting shall involve more than twelve (12) persons and less than ninety (90) percent of those attending are employees of the district, a request for permission to use the building shall be made through the business office at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time of intended use, and such request shall be processed in accordance with this request within a reasonable period board policy. In cases of timeemergency the above time limitations may be suspended. 7.03 (f) Appropriate union members shall have the right to use, on site, district office equipment, e- mail, and other types of media, when approval for such use has been granted by the administrator responsible for such items. The Employer union shall pay for any materials or supplies used, and repair costs if needed. (g) Matters related to labor relations shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work discussed in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right presence of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurestudents. (ah) Authorized union members may use district mailboxes for union business such as meetings, election information, and notices of educational or social activities. The public address system may also be used before or after school by authorized representatives with permission. Such representatives shall be provided to the Superintendent of Schools each September by the union. All union notices will be identified as such. (i) The Employer acknowledges the right union and individual employees are prohibited from engaging in union-related solicitation of the Union to appoint employees during working time, or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixinterfering with employees’ ability to perform their job duties during working time.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 1. The Employer acknowledges Union shall elect or appoint, and the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Company shall recognize, from those employees who have completed at least one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten year service with the Company a plant committee of four (104) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union memberspeople, one of whom will be the chairperson and one of whom will be vice-chairperson. The committee people shall act be employed on the day shift. 2. The Company shall also recognize a xxxxxxx who will be elected or appointed by the Union and work on the afternoon or midnight shift during such periods as Chairperson the Company schedules these shifts and is equal to or greater than five (5) employees. Stewards will have preferred seniority on their shift for lay off and recall purposes only. 3. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the names of the stewards and members of the Grievance Committee and of any subsequent changes in the names of any xxxxxxx or members of the Grievance Committee. The Employer Company shall not be asked to recognize any xxxxxxx or member of the Grievance Committee until such notification from the Union has been received. 4. The Union acknowledges that committee persons and stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will recognize not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the application of representation language “such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld” it is understood that a supervisor will not detain a Union representative from performing legitimate representation and deal with by the said Committee as provided same token the Union representative will understand the occasional need to complete a job in the interest of continuing production before leaving for legitimate union business. In any event, no such Union representative shall be detained any longer than thirty (30) minutes to perform their union representation duties. 5. The Company shall schedule a meeting, date and time within the time limits prescribed for any grievance submitted to Step 2 and/or Step 3 of the grievance procedure. The grievance committee only shall be compensated at their job rate for any regular scheduled work hours lost during such meeting with Company representatives. Overtime shall be paid when the meeting has been requested by the Company or the meeting goes beyond the Union representatives scheduled shift. (a) The Employer acknowledges plant committee referred to in Section 1, shall head the right seniority list during their term of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not office for layoff and recall purposes only. (b) A committee person will be required where more than five nine (59) employees who have attained on the day shift at least sixany one plant are required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a4.1) Beginning with the commencement of the terms of office for Union Representatives who are elected subsequent to the effective date of the Agreement or June 1, 2017, whichever occurs earlier and in order to provide a system of Union Representation for the processing and settlement of grievances, the representation structure for each Local and the duties and privileges of such representatives shall be set forth in the appropriate Local Supplement. The Employer acknowledges number of Company- paid part-time (as necessary) committeemen for each Final Step Grievance Committee shall be as set forth below: East Peoria -- Transmissions (Bldgs KK, HH (LPT) & MM-2) 3 East Peoria -- Undercarriage (Bldgs BB, EE, GG, & HH (Undercarriage)) 2 East Peoria -- Prime Product (Bldgs LL, NN, SS & Tool Room) 4 Aurora 3 Decatur 4 Mapleton (CMO/Seals) 4 Xxxxxx 3 Pontiac 3 Technical Center and Peoria Proving Ground 2 Specialty Products 2 York 3 (4.2) Union Representatives will handle grievances with least possible interference with production and efficient operations. If in any instance the right Company feels that such privileges are being abused, it shall so notify the Local Union, in writing, and in the event the abuse is not then corrected, or an understanding not reached, the Company may suspend the privileges of the Union to appoint Representative involved. Any dispute arising therefrom may then be taken up under the grievance procedure. The Company agrees that the provisions of Sections 4.2 or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among 4.3 will not be administered in such a manner that Union Representatives will be denied the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityprivileges granted Union Representatives in the performance of the functions permitted such representatives under this Agreement or the appropriate Local Agreement. (b4.3) All Stewards/alternate Stewards If, in the handling of a grievance in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, or the appropriate Local Agreement, it is necessary for an employee or a Union Representative to leave his line, unit or immediate working area, the employee or Union Representative shall secure a pass from his immediate Supervisor. The Supervisor will issue the pass without undue delay. Such pass shall indicate the reason for the issuance of the pass and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in area or areas, which the bargaining unitUnion Representative is authorized to enter. Alternate Stewards shall only act in The Union Representative will present the absence pass to the Supervisor of the Chief Xxxxxxx area for which the pass was issued and Stewardsindicate the employees he wishes to contact. 7.02 The (4.4) Each Local Union acknowledges that shall provide the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company with a list of all Union Representatives, members of Grievance Committees, members of the EmployerBargaining Committee, and officers of the Local Union. In accordance Each Local Union shall notify the Company of any changes in this list as promptly as possible. The Company agrees to provide each Local Union with a list of supervisory employees, by departments and shifts, who are authorized and designated to handle grievances under the local grievance procedure. The Company shall notify the Local Union of any changes in this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timelist as promptly as possible. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right (4.5) Upon request to a Business Unit Labor Relations Department, International Representatives of the Union (not to appoint exceed two) shall be granted permission to visit a business unit during working hours for the purpose of investigating any specific grievance which is pending the Final Step of the grievance procedure, or otherwise select which is scheduled to be heard at an arbitration hearing, and the proper investigation of which requires entry into that business unit. The Company will acknowledge the request and will set a time, which is mutually agreeable for such visit. A member of the Final Step Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) and the Local Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson President and Chairman of the Grievance CommitteeLocal Bargaining Committee may accompany the International Representative(s) during such visit. Management representatives may accompany the Union Representative(s) during such visit. Such visits shall be of reasonable duration, and during these visits the International Representative(s) may interview the aggrieved employee or employees, provided the interviews do not materially interfere with production and efficient operation. The Employer International Representative(s) shall be subject to all business unit rules and regulations while engaged in such visit. (4.6) The appropriate Committeeman will recognize and deal with be permitted to discuss the said Committee as provided final disposition of the grievance in the grievance procedureprocedure with the aggrieved employee. (a4.7) The Employer acknowledges Throughout both the right Central Agreement and various Local Agreements, there are references to various facilities, locations, business units, divisions, and plants. Unless specifically provided otherwise, those terms shall refer to the following: Aurora Decatur York East Peoria -- Transmissions (Bldgs KK, HH (LPT) & MM-2) East Peoria -- Undercarriage (Bldgs BB, EE, GG, HH (Undercarriage)) East Peoria -- Prime Product (Bldgs LL, NN, SS, Tool Room & Specialty Products) Mapleton -- CMO Mapleton -- Seals Technical Center and Peoria Proving Ground Xxxxxx Pontiac For the purposes of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Letter of not more than five Agreement 24, all of Mapleton (5CMO/Seals) employees who have attained at least sixis one facility and all of East Peoria is one facility.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges Union represents that its members employed at Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada) Co., in Chatham and Essex, have duly ratified this Agreement in accordance with the right Constitution of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx United Food and ten (10) Stewards Commercial Workers International Union, and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among have authorized its execution by the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnion. (b) All The employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin citizenship, creed, sexual orientation gender identity, gender expression age, marital status, family status, disability, or record of offences as per the human rights code “No sexual Harassment- the Union and the Employer agree that the workplace covered by this CA should be free of sexual harassment and agree to co-operate with each other in preventing and eliminating sexual harassment if same should occur in the workplace”. 5.02 The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize two (2) Stewards/alternate , both from the Essex location. Each such Xxxxxxx shall be a member of the Bargaining Committee. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the name(s) of the Xxxxxxx(s), and any subsequent changes(s) thereto. 5.03 Said Stewards and Representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx Company shall represent hold a meeting once in each calendar month, if required, at a date and time agreeable to both parties. Matters to be discussed at any such conference shall be listed on an agenda to be supplied by the Xxxxxxx, to the Manager of the Company at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference. If necessary, assistance may be obtained from a Union Representative at the request of either party. 5.04 The Xxxxxxx'x duty shall in no way conflict with his duties as an employee and he shall be held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as other employees. 5.05 There shall be no solicitation of Union membership, collection of Union dues, or any Union activity (except such as is specifically authorized by this Agreement) on the Company's property. 5.06 Should there be any cause to discharge a Xxxxxxx, the Company shall, in every case, inform the Union in writing, including therein the reason for discharge, before such discharge. 5.07 The Representatives from Essex shall be granted five (5) days per year leave of absence with pay to attend General Executive Board meetings for the local Union. 5.08 Whenever an employee is suspended or discharged the Company shall give the Union, in writing, the reason for such actions. All written disciplinary action that is to become part of an employee's personnel record shall be given in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in presence of a Xxxxxxx. 5.09 If an employee does not receive a disciplinary notice for an elapsed period of 1 year any disciplinary notices issued prior to the absence 1-year elapsed period will not be relied upon for future discipline and will be removed from the employee's file. 5.10 At the request of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company will grant time off without loss of pay, during the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her employee's regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another , up to two (2) employees, with one (1) being the Chief Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not allowing them to be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right members of the Union negotiating committee and to appoint or otherwise select enable them to attend arranged meetings with Company representatives, for the purpose of negotiating a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson renewal of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCollective Agreement: but not including Conciliation or Mediation. (a) The Employer acknowledges Company and Union shall share the right costs (50/50) of a meeting room for purposes of collective bargaining to renew this agreement. (b) The Company shall pay, to a maximum of $250, the costs of the printing of the Collective Agreements. (a) The Company shall, upon request of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained made, in writing, at least sixtwo weeks in advance grant a leave of absence not exceeding thirty-one

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Samples: Collective Agreement

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Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges Company recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect from the employees within the bargaining unit, four (4) Plant Committeemen who have completed at least months of continuous service with the Company, to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the representatives of the Company in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. The Company will recognize an additional xxxxxxx appointed or elected from employees on the second shift or in other locations, i.e. Plant or not represented by one of the Plant Committeemen. It is recognized that such Stewards only be authorized to deal with initiating complaints and grievances up to and including Step No. of the grievance procedure. The Company further agrees to recognize the Plant Committee as the negotiating committee for the Union. One of these Committeemen may be designated as Plant Chairman. Union Committeemen will represent different departments or areas of the Plant and where practical they will be employed in the department or area that they represent. The Union will notify the Company in writing of the various names of the Committeemen and the department or area to which each Committeeman is assigned and the effective date of their appointment. When the regular Committeeman for a particular area is absent or unavailable, another member of the Committee may act as his alternate on his behalf, when such a need arises. It is understood and agreed that not more than one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Committeeman will be involved in the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritypresentation of a grievance. (ba) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards Committeemen have regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerCompany. In accordance with this acknowledgmentHowever, Stewards shall should it be necessary for a Committeeman to assist an employee in presenting or discussing a grievance during working hours, the Xxxxxxxxxxxx will not absent themselves from their leave his work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, his Supervisor or the Production Manager; such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their . When a Committeeman does leave his work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In in accordance with this understanding, the Employer above he shall indicate on a form provided by his Supervisor the time he leaves his work and the time he returns. It is also understood that a Committeeman shall not make enter another department without first obtaining the permission of the Supervisor of such department. Prior to returning to work in his own department a Committeeman will report to his immediate Supervisor. A Committeeman shall not suffer any deductions from the regular pay loss of a Xxxxxxx wages for time so necessarily spent in processing grievances up to Step Number of the Grievance Procedure, and for time spent attending meetings scheduled pursuant to Article No Committeeman will be paid for attending Arbitration. has on occasion duties to perform on behalf of the Union during his/her regular normal working hours. Where an employee requests representation Upon request, time will be allowed to perform these duties. The duration of the time allowed will be mutually agreed upon by another Xxxxxxxthe Manager, Human Resources or his Designate and the Employer Plant Chairman. The Plant Chairman will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or held accountable for any other member loss of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when production related to such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsabsences. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a) The Employer acknowledges Union has the right to appoint Stewards. The Stewards are representatives of the employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement. b) Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Representatives are representatives of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityin all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to or renewals of this Agreement and enforcing the employees' collective bargaining rights and any other rights under this Agreement and under the law. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 5.02 The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of its officials and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence effective dates of their appointments within five (5) working days of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsdate of their appointments. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the 5.03 Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall will not absent themselves from their work to deal with grievances without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursEmployer. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, Permission will not be withheld unreasonably and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timepay such Stewards at their prevailing hourly rates while attending to such matters. 7.03 5.04 The Union has the right to appoint the members of a Negotiating Committee. Employees on the committee shall be paid by the Employer at their prevailing hourly rates for all the time spent on negotiating a Collective Agreement with the Employer, whenever this takes place during the regular working hours of the employees concerned. 5.05 The Employer may meet periodically with their employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union, and the employees. A Union Representative may attend such meetings. 5.06 There shall be no Union activity on the Employer’s time or on the Employer’s premises except that which is approved by the Employer and necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration and enforcement of this Agreement and to promote the maintenance and preservation of its bargaining rights. The Employer agrees that approval for jobsite visits shall not be liable withheld for more than one (1) working day after the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented same has been requested. No reasonable request by the Union when such person will be refused. No approval is absent from work needed for visits during coffee and lunch breaks. 5.07 The Employer agrees to acquaint new employees with the fact that a Collective Agreement is in effect and with the conditions of employment set out in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges articles dealing with Union security and Union Dues. New employees shall be advised of the right names of the Union Stewards. Stewards shall be given ten (10) minutes, without loss of pay, but subject to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersoperational requirements, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of to introduce new employees to the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion’s policies. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4:01 The Employer shall recognize up to fourteen (14) committeepersons from the bargaining unit one (1) of whom shall be Chairperson and one (1) of whom shall be the Vice-Chairperson. Each committeeperson shall be an employee with at least one (1) year's seniority. Further, it is understood not more than two (2) committeepersons from any one (1) department will attend at meetings between the Hospital and the Union, unless agreed to otherwise. 4:02 The duties of the committeepersons are as follows: (a) The committeepersons, together with the Chairperson and the National Representatives or Local Officer, shall negotiate with the Employer acknowledges the right renewal of this Agreement or the Union making of a new Agreement as herein provided. The Committeeperson shall be paid his regular rate for all regular scheduled working hours lost due to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among attending negotiating meetings with the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityEmployer. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and The Committeepersons will assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf representatives of the Employer. In accordance with A Committeeperson or Chairperson shall be given time off from his regular duties for the purpose of attending to any grievance that may arise out of this acknowledgmentAgreement, Stewards provided however that such Committeeperson or Chairperson shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining request and obtain the permission of their immediate supervisors, such his or her supervisor before leaving the job. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 4:03 The Chairperson sha ll be assigned to the day shift. 4:04 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any also recognize a Negotiation Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of not more than five seven (57) employees who have attained from the Bargaining Unit, with at least sixone (1) year's seniority. All of the members of the Negotiating Committee shall be paid their regular rate of pay for all regular scheduled working hours lost due to attending meetings with the Employer. The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of Representatives of CAW-Canada and its Local 2458 when negotiating with the Hospital. 4:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled to work 11:00 pm, to 7:00 am., or 3:00 pm., to ll:00 pm., on the day of negotiations shall have their shift changed to the day shift for the purpose of attending negotiations. If ne gotiations are scheduled on a day off, for any committee member, they shall be paid as if they worked that day and be scheduled for an alternate day off at a mutually agreeable time. Such change shall not be subject to premium payment. Further, days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. 4:06 The Union shall advise the Hospital of the names of the employees when they have been elected as committeepersons and/or members of the negotiating committee.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) Section 1 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards unit shall only act be represented by five (5) stewards, to be selected from employees in the following department(s): Xxxxxxx 1 - Highway, Sewer & Parking Xxxxxxx 2 - Water Service Xxxxxxx 3 - Water Maintenance Xxxxxxx 4 - Parks & Forestry and Building Maintenance Xxxxxxx 5 - Motor Pool and Communications & Signals There may be alternates to serve in the absence of stewards. Stewards and alternates shall only represent employees in the Chief Xxxxxxx respective department(s). There shall also be a chief xxxxxxx and Stewardsan assistant chief xxxxxxx, who shall be chosen in any manner determined by the employees. 7.02 Section 2 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf shall keep an up-to-date list of the Employeraforementioned representatives and shall supply the Employer with a copy of same. In Promptly following the effective date of this Agreement, the Union and the Employer shall provide each other with a written list of names and titles of their respective representatives, and will, from time to time, provide prompt notice of any change. Section 3 Union representatives shall be paid for the time spent during working hours in attendance at grievance meetings with the City representatives in accordance with this acknowledgmentArticle 6 and special conferences in accordance with section 4 below. A xxxxxxx (or alternate, Stewards as the case may be) will be permitted to leave his/her job upon request to, and with the approval of, his/her supervisor for the purpose of investigating the reported grievance in his/her assigned area. Such approval shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld. Such xxxxxxx shall report back promptly to his/her supervisor upon completion of his/her investigation and if, nor in the course of such investigation, he/she finds it necessary to go into another department, he/she shall immediately inform the supervisor of such department of his/her presence and state the reason for his/her presence there. The right to receive pay for time lost in investigating grievances shall not be abused. Stewards absent themselves from their who attend grievance meetings at the request of the Employer during the times they are not scheduled to work shall be permitted to take an equivalent amount of time off work with pay or receive pay on a straight time basis at the Employer's option. Section 4 Special conferences for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingimportant matters may be arranged between the Local president, the Employer or its designated representatives upon request of either party. Such meetings shall not make any deductions from the regular pay be between one or more representatives of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance and at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersleast two, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of but not more than five (5) employees who have attained three, representatives of the Union. The arrangements for such special conferences shall be made in advance, and an agenda of the matters to be taken up at least sixthe meeting shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Matters taken up in the special conferences shall be confined to those included in the agenda unless both parties agree to include other items. Such conferences shall be held on a workday within normal working hours and be completed by the end of a normal workday.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Officers, and no more than two (12) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Site Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitper Community Centre. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Officers and Site Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in respect of the Employer. In accordance with matters arising under this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Executive Director and will similarly report upon returning to their regular duties. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. Subject to clause 31.02, nor time spent during an employee’s regular working hours pursuant to this Agreement shall such be without loss of pay. Notwithstanding the appointment of Site Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingby Community Centre as designated herein, the Employer shall not make any deductions from recognizes that there may be occasions on which a Union Representative may assist in the regular pay processing of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by grievance originating in another XxxxxxxCommunity Centre. 11.02 The Union will supply the City and the Community Centres with a list of all of its Stewards and Officers and the Community Centre they represent, as soon as they are elected or otherwise appointed, and thereafter will notify in writing of any changes. 11.03 Employees, not exceeding five (5) in number, who are required to attend negotiation meetings to renew the Collective Agreement with Representatives of the Employer shall be granted time off from work for this purpose after giving reasonable advance notice in writing to the Executive Director. This time off shall be with pay at the employee’s regular rate of pay. Those employees who normally work the afternoon shift will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from expected to work in the preparation for evening after they have attended negotiations during the day, provided that the negotiations are four (4) hours or attendance at arbitration hearingsless on that day. In the event that two (2) or more Representatives are from one Centre and this leave would create operational difficulties, the Union agrees to meet with the Employer to discuss these concerns. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges 11.04 All correspondence and notifications provided to the right Union under this Agreement shall be directed to the President of Local 2998 and copied to the Recording-Secretary of the Union Union, other than that related to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided Arbitration process or unless otherwise stipulated in the grievance procedureCollective Agreement. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right A Representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to appoint meet with each new employee working eighteen (18) hours per week or otherwise select greater within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a Negotiating Committee maximum of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthirty

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize a minimum of two (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (102) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among plus one Chief Xxxxxxx, except as provided below. Each Xxxxxxx, at the employees who time of his appointment or election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times when on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees. (a) An additional Xxxxxxx will be recognized from each shift, when normally five or more Employees are working in the department. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Xxxxxxx will be recognized in the Chief Xxxxxxx Maintenance Department. Not more than one person from the Maintenance Department shall represent any employee employees in meetings with the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsCompany. 7.02 5.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties Company agrees to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five three (53) employees Employees, one of whom will be the Chief Xxxxxxx, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union. The Company agrees to allow members of the Negotiating Committee the day off work without loss of pay, on each day the Committee is scheduled to meet with Management. 5.03 A Xxxxxxx with the approval of his/her Supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall be recorded on a card supplied by the Company if the Company so requests. 5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the Xxxxxxx shall specify where he/she is going and with respect to a grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. 5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) a Xxxxxxx will be allowed to consult with the Chief Xxxxxxx concerning grievances in his/her jurisdiction. (a) The authorization of a Supervisor to a Xxxxxxx to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/she is assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the Plant Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief Xxxxxxx or Stewards to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he/she may consider to be excessive. (b) The Company will endeavor to schedule meetings with Union Committees, Stewards, or member of Union Executive during normal working hours. Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have attained been requested by Management. 5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of Stewards, and Committee members promptly after the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or discontinuing. 5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards as referred to of Local Union 16506-54 shall, as listed above, in the event of layoff, be retained or returned to a job within their Department, the duties of which they have the ability to perform without training. In the event that another Employee is displaced to make his/her job available to any of the above Officials, that Employee will be laid off in accordance with the Seniority Article herein. The Company will endeavor to return the Officials to a job performed by the least senior Employee whose job the Official can perform without training. Overtime premiums will not be paid as a result of the official exercising his/her rights under this article. 5.09 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and two representatives of the Union. The Committee shall meet at least sixthe request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have power to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Association to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx members of the Association to the following committees having to do with the collective bargainingrelationship between the Employer and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the its employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards as defined herein, and the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer agrees to recognize such committees and representatives: Negotiating Committee, which shall represent any employee in be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit plus an outside counsel or advisor from the Association, whose duties shall consist of negotiating the renewal or modification of the terms of this Agreement with such representative or representatives of the Employer as the Employer may deem appropriate; Grievance which shall be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards , no than two (2) of whom shall only act in meet with the absence Employer at any time with respect to the processing of a grievance arising out of the Chief Xxxxxxx terms of this Agreement. Committee, which shall be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit an outside counsel or advisor from the Association, whose duties shall consist of negotiating a Pay Equity Plan in accordance with Bill An Act to Provide for Equity with such representative or representatives of the Employer as the Employer may deem appropriate. Members of the negotiating, grievance and Stewards. 7.02 pay equity committees shall be known as staff representatives and no employee shall be eligible to serve as a staff representative unless such employee has completed her probationary period. The Union Association shall notify the Human Resources Department in writing of the names of its staff representatives and their alternates, and the name or names of its other authorized representatives and the respective dates of their appointments as well as their mailing addresses. The Association acknowledges that the Stewards have members of the negotiating, grievance and pay equity committees will continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Employer and that such persons will not absent themselves from leave their work duties without first obtaining the permission of from their immediate supervisors, manager and on completion of such duties shall report back to that official. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, such employee shall be compensated by the employer to the extent of their regular pay for such time spent in with the matters arising out this Agreement, up to, but not including arbitration, providing the matter cannot be dealt with outside of regular hours. Compensation will not be allowed for time outside of the regular hours, and the Employer shall reserves the right to withhold payment if the member of the Association does not make conform to the accepted practice in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. It is agreed that the Association will endeavour to ensure that not more than one (1)representative and/or committee member will be absent from a particular department, section of a department, area or program of that department, at any deductions one time. Representatives of the Association may enter the Hospital premises with prior approval from the regular pay Employer in order to assist in the settlement of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursgrievance. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer Such permission shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsunreasonably withheld. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. 7.01 The Employer will recognize and deal with four (4) Union Stewards selected from the said Committee following areas. One (1) Xxxxxxx shall be designated as provided in the grievance procedureChief Xxxxxxx. X. Xxxxxxx Branch (a) one) X. Xxxxxxxx Branch (one) C. Central Library (Two) 7.02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than five three (53) employees who and the Union’s National Representative for the purpose of re-negotiating this Collective Agreement. 7.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the Stewards and the members of the Negotiating Committee as they are from time to time selected and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any such Xxxxxxx or Committee member until it has been so notified. 7.04 A Xxxxxxx or Committee member shall have attained successfully completed the probationary period. 7.05 A Xxxxxxx or Committee member shall not leave his regular duties in order to deal with any grievance or other Union business with the Employer without first obtaining the permission of his Department Head and the Department Head of any employee to whom he wishes to speak. The permission of the Department Head shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7.06 The Union Negotiating Committee as provided for in this Article and the Union Grievance Committee as provided for in Article 10, Step 2, may have the assistance of the Union's National Representative at least sixany meetings held with the Employer pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. 7.07 The Employer agrees to acquaint a new employee in the bargaining unit with the fact that a Union Agreement is in effect and with the terms of the Union Security clause in the Agreement. Each new employee shall be given a copy of the Collective Agreement and shall be introduced to a Xxxxxxx. 7.08 The Employer agrees that a Xxxxxxx or Committee member will suffer no loss of basic pay as a result of regularly scheduled time lost in handling grievances or to meet with the Employer as provided for in this Article and in Article 10. The Employer reserves the right to discontinue payments to a Xxxxxxx or Committee member under this provision should the privileges extended hereby, in the opinion of the Employer, be abused. In such event, the Employer will notify the Union prior to taking any such action. 7.09 The Employer will recognize a Labour-Management Co-operation Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees, one of whom shall be a part-time employee, for the purpose of meeting with not more than three (3) representatives of the Employer to maintain communications between the parties and to discuss matters of mutual concern. This Committee will meet quarterly at a mutually agreeable time. The Union and the Employer will exchange agendas of matters for discussion seven (7) calendar days before the date scheduled for the meeting of this Committee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges For the right purposes of representation in negotiations and in the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among grievance procedure, the employees who have attained at least Board recognizes six (6) months seniorityUnion stewards/committee persons. Members of the Grievance Committee and Stewards shall be compensated at their regular rate of pay for any working time lost in attending grievance meetings held with the Board pursuant to the grievance procedure. Reasonable time without loss of compensation shall be granted to the Chief Xxxxxxx for investigating specific grievances, provided that such time is reasonably necessary and the xxxxxxx has obtained prior approval from the Superintendent or his designee before leaving his assigned duties. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards The Union will keep the Board informed in writing concerning current officers and representatives of the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Union. The Union representative will notify the Director of Operations in advance of his presence in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in District for the absence purpose of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsrepresentation. 7.02 (c) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during Superintendent or his/her regular working hours. Where an designee(s) may meet with a Union employee requests representation committee once per semester to discuss matters affecting labor-management relations upon the request and two week notice by another Xxxxxxxeither party. (d) The Board shall permit the Union to post announcements and other communications on bulletin board space that is already made available by the Board for the general use and benefit of its employees. (e) The union shall have the right to hold general membership meetings before or after school on school district property, provided such meetings do not interfere with any aspect of the instructional program and provided that if such meetings entail additional maintenance or custodial expenses, the Employer will comply union shall pay such expenses. Application for such use shall be submitted to the principal of the building at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the intended time of use. If the meeting shall involve more than twelve (12) persons and less than ninety (90) percent of those attending are employees of the district, a request for permission to use the building shall be made through the business office at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time of intended use, and such request shall be processed in accordance with this request within a reasonable period board policy. In cases of timeemergency the above time limitations may be suspended. 7.03 (f) Appropriate union members shall have the right to use, on site, district office equipment, e-mail, and other types of media, when approval for such use has been granted by the administrator responsible for such items. The Employer union shall pay for any materials or supplies used, and repair costs if needed. (g) Matters related to labor relations shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work discussed in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right presence of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurestudents. (ah) Authorized union members may use district mailboxes for union business such as meetings, election information, and notices of educational or social activities. The public address system may also be used before or after school by authorized representatives with permission. Such representatives shall be provided to the Superintendent of Schools each September by the union. All union notices will be identified as such. (i) The Employer acknowledges the right union and individual employees are prohibited from engaging in union-related solicitation of the Union to appoint employees during working time, or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixinterfering with employees’ ability to perform their job duties during working time.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 9.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize a reasonable number of stewards at each workplace from among employees in the right Bargaining Unit as described in Article 2.01 who have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of assisting employees in the presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. The Union shall designate one of such stewards in each workplace as the main point of contact for the purposes of discussion between the Union and Management in the workplace. 9.02 The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of the current stewards referred to in 9.01 and members of the negotiating committee. The Union will notify the Employer of the name of the xxxxxxx responsible for the presentation of any grievance. 9.03 It is agreed that stewards shall continue to perform their regular duties and responsibilities for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties, for the purpose set out in 9.01, without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor. Such permission should not be unreasonably withheld. 9.04 Stewards requesting time off for the purpose of servicing grievances under the Collective Agreement shall advise their immediate supervisor of their business and report to such supervisor at the time of their return to work, subject to permission being granted under 9.03. 9.05 Any employee who has a grievance and is required to attend meetings at Stage One and Two of the grievance procedure shall be given time off with no loss of pay and with no loss of credits to attend such meetings. This article shall also apply to the Union representative who is authorized to represent the grievor. 9.06 An employee elected to a full-time officer position with OPSEU shall be granted full-time release without pay for the duration of his term of office. The Union shall reimburse the Employer quarterly for the employee’s salary and contribute the Employer’s share of contributions to the Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan. The Union will make the Employer’s contribution to any prevailing health or other plans applicable to the elected employee and pay the costs of sick leave credits used during the leave of absence. The Union will make the Employer’s contribution for Employment Insurance. The employee shall accumulate full seniority during such leave(s) of absence. Except where the layoff and recall provisions apply during the leave, the employee shall return to the position held immediately prior to the leave and shall be paid at the step that he had attained when the leave commenced. If the position no longer exists, the employee shall, if possible, be assigned to a position at the same classification and level, in the same work location. If such a position cannot be found, the layoff provisions of the agreement shall apply to the employee upon his return from leave. Where the layoff and recall provisions have application during the leave, they shall apply to the employee in the same manner as if the employee were not on leave. 9.07 If an employee is elected to the OPSEU Executive Board, they will be released upon Union request without loss of pay or credits. Pay and benefits shall be charged back to OPSEU quarterly. Scheduling is subject to operational requirements, but leave will not be unreasonably denied. The employee shall accumulate full seniority during such leave(s) of absence. The Union shall give as much notice as possible of the date(s) of requested leave. 9.08 The employee elected as Employee Co-Chair of the Union-Management Committee shall be released from duty with pay but without loss of credits for up to two (2) days , and without pay but without loss of credits for up to three (3) days per month, for the purpose of performing his duties as Co-Chair. The employee shall give at least two(2) weeks notice of the day or days required, which shall be granted, where such notice is given, except in unavoidable circumstances. It is understood that these days are provided to allow the Co-Chair to attend to Union business, and to minimize time spent on Union activities during working days. 9.09 Subject to 9.10 and 9.12, the Employer shall grant leaves of absence without pay but with no loss of credits for members of the Bargaining Unit, for the purpose of attending Union conferences, schools, seminars, conventions, or other such activities related to the Union. A maximum of two hundred and twenty-five (225) such days, in the aggregate, shall be granted for the two-year period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002. It is understood that when the maximum has been reached, the Employer is under no obligation to grant any further such days. 9.10 The Employee Co-chair of the Union-Management Committee shall advise the Vice-President Corporate and Human Resources of the days requested under 9.09. Where the Union gives the Employer two (2) months notice of the date(s) required for the purposes of 9.09, and the employee(s) to whom leave(s) should be granted for such purposes, the Employer shall grant the leave(s), subject only to unavoidable circumstances. Where less than two (2) months notice is given, the Employer shall endeavour to grant the leave(s), subject to operational requirements. 9.11 If a difficulty arises with the granting of any particular request under 9.09, and/or 9.10, the Employee Co-Chair of the Union-Management Committee may consult with the Vice-President Corporate and Human Resources and seek to resolve any difficulties that may have arisen in connection with such a request. 9.12 It is understood that an employee may be granted an extended leave of at least one month for educational purposes that may be related to the Union, and that such a leave shall not be considered to be a leave of absence under 9.09. A request for such a leave shall be considered by the Employer, and may be granted subject to operational requirements. 9.13 The parties agree to the establishment of a Union-Management Committee, consisting of four persons appointed by each party. Up to four (4) appointees of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the may be employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right One appointee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select may be a Grievance Committee which staff representative. Each party shall consist of three (3) Union members, designate one of whom shall act its appointees as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurea Co-Chair. 9.14 The Union-Management Committee shall have the following terms of reference: (a1) The Employer acknowledges To provide a forum for discussion of issues of a Province-wide nature, including Health and Safety issues, provided that this shall not include any matter that is the right subject of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixgrievance;

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 3:01 For the purpose set out in this Agreement and to ensure the carrying out of the obligation and responsibilities thereof, a Shop Committee shall be formed from among the staff of each Terminal Elevator and each Shop Committee shall have a designated Chairperson. 3:02 Although only three members of the Shop Committee, one of whom shall be the Chairperson, will meet with representatives of the Company as soon as possible when requested, the number of employees serving on the Shop Committee will not be limited to three. 3:03 All matters pertaining to the application of this Agreement or any matters wherein the parties to the Agreement feel aggrieved, shall be taken up by the Shop Committee with the Company's designated representative or conversely by the Company's designated representatives with the Shop Committee. 3:04 The Employer acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union will supply the Superintendent or Operations Supervisor, in each elevator, with the names of the Shop Committee, Union Safety Committee and Union's appointees to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx the Joint Safety and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Health Committee, including the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityrespective Chairpersons. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 3:05 The Company will not unreasonably deny any authorized Union representative access to its elevator premises upon the presentation to the Superintendent of an entrance pass. Notice should also be given to the Superintendent when leaving the premises. Access will only be accorded to enable such Union officials to visit and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee engage in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence discussion with appropriate officials or employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Company in respect of matters arising out of the Employeradministration of the Agreement. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer Such visits shall not be liable used for the pay purpose of any Xxxxxxx or conducting Union meetings. The pass mentioned herein will, by its condition, relieve the Company from responsibility for any other member injury sustained by such officers of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union. The authorized Union when such person is absent from work representative shall in addition to the preparation for or attendance foregoing, sign his name in an appropriate record book, an acknowledgement that the individual has entered the Company's facility and shall at arbitration hearingsthe time of leaving the Company's facility sign his name so indicating. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges 3:06 That the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Shop Committee which shall consist of (not exceeding three (3) Union membersmembers at work) shall be allowed to meet once a month for a period not exceeding one (1) hour with no loss of benefits. 3:07 An Employee wishing access to his personnel file regarding disciplinary matters, one of whom shall act make such requests to his Operations Supervisor, and as Chairperson soon as practical thereafter arrangements will be made for a time convenient to the Company and the Employee to review the file. The Employee may request that he be accompanied by a member of the Grievance Shop Committee. The Employer Any notation in such Employee's file relating to disciplinary matters shall be voided after twenty-four (24) months. In case of lay-offs of more than a three (3) month duration, the twenty-four month period will recognize and deal be extended by the duration of the lay-off. 3:08 An Employee with a Union problem involving the Company shall, with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges permission of his Immediate Supervisor have the right to see and to speak to the Shop Chairperson or a Shop Committee member, who is on the job, without loss of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixwages.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Local Union Executive. The Employer will recognize at any one time not more than four (4) Local officers who may appoint four (4) stewards as their alternates ('Union Local'). Each member of Union Local shall have completed their probationary period with the Employer and shall be regular employees of the Employer during their time of office. The Employer will recognize the said Union Local on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and the said Union Local will co-operate with the Employer in the administration of this Agreement. For further clarity, this clause does not limit the Union Local in establishing positions that deal with the Union Local and the Alliance internal administration or as required by law. The name and jurisdiction of each of the Local Officers or their alternates of the Union Local that are from time to time selected shall be given to the Employer in writing and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any such xxxxxxx until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name and jurisdiction of same. The privileges of members of the Union Local to leave their work, with pay, to investigate employee complaints of an urgent nature, to meet with local management for the purpose of dealing with grievances and to attend meetings called by management is granted on the following conditions; Such business must be between the Union and the Employer. The time shall be devoted to prompt handling of necessary Union business. Individuals concerned shall obtain the permission of the supervisors concerned before leaving their work. The supervisor reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. To obtain time off from a scheduled workday to attend any other union related business, at least hours notice must be given by the member, to Department Manager. This time will not be paid, At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Collective Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than five four (54)employees of the Employer. Each member of this committee shall have completed their probationary period with the Employer and shall be regular employees of the Employer during their time in office. The Employer will recognize and bargain with the said Committee on any matter properly arising out of negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any committee member until it has been so notified. (e) employees who have attained at least sixThe privileges of members of the Negotiating Committee to attend negotiation meetings with the Employer, with pay, are granted on the following conditions:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize one (1) Chief Union Xxxxxxx as appointed by the Union for the purpose of handling grievances and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among attending meetings with management in the administration of this Agreement on behalf of the employees who have attained covered hereunder. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such xxxxxxx at least six (6) months senioritythe time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until it has been so notified. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingOn commencing employment, the Employer shall not make any deductions introduce the new employee to the Union Xxxxxxx who shall provide them with a copy of the Collective Agreement and shall explain the rights and privileges under this Agreement. The Xxxxxxx shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes with the employee during business hours for such purpose and shall suffer no loss of pay. (c) The stewards shall be allowed necessary time off work without loss of pay for the purpose of processing grievances during working hours in the hotel provided: (i) they obtain prior consent from management before discussing the regular pay particulars of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxpotential grievance, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer which shall not be liable for unreasonably withheld; (ii) such time off shall be of reasonable length and shall not unduly impair the pay efficient operation of any the business; (iii) a Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right and/or full-time representative of the Union upon request of permission from management shall be entitled to appoint inspect and make copies of sign-in sheets or otherwise select punch cards that relate to a Grievance Committee which specific grievance investigation. Such permission shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenot be unreasonably withheld. (ad) The Employer acknowledges Union bargaining committee shall be comprised of one (1) bargaining unit employee representative along with the right full-time staff representative of the Union. The Union Bargaining Committee shall upon one (1) weeks notice, in writing, be allowed off work one (1) day, without pay, in the month preceding the month in which the contract expires, and one (1) further day without pay following Ratification of a Memorandum of Agreement. (e) No individual member or group of members shall undertake to appoint or otherwise select represent the local Union at a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixmeeting with management without prior authorization by the local Union.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) 7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of four (4) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not less than one (1) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union. There shall be no more than five one (51) committee member from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committee members selected from any one (1) department. 7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select six (6) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer. There shall be no more than one (1) committeeperson from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committeepersons selected from any one department. 7:03 The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business. 7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees: a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration; b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours. However, if a committeeperson is called to work prior to the start of their shift and/or stays at work past the end of their shift in order to attend a meeting with representatives of the Hospital, all such time before or after the regular shift will be treated as regular time and will paid at straight time. 7:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment. 7:06 If the chairperson at least sixthe time of election or appointment is on the day shift, the chairperson shall have the right to remain on that shift during the term of the Agreement, or for the duration of term as chairperson. 7:07 If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area. 7:08 The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members. 7:09 The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at work during any lay-offs in employment within the bargaining unit during their term in office.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right Company recognizes as official representation of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingUnion, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Union Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist composed of three (3) Union members. The Committee will meet with the Company, one of whom shall act as Chairperson during the life of the Grievance Committeeagreement, whenever it is deemed necessary by either of the parties, to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is further agreed that the Union have the right to invite one other employee of the Company to attend any meeting to provide information to the Committee on particular subjects. The Employer will recognize Committee can be accompanied by an outside representative of the Union. It is understood that the members of the Committee shall suffer no loss of regular earnings during meetings at the Plant and deal with in direct negotiation of the said Collective Labour Agreement, The Company agrees that the Union have the right to increase this Committee as provided by one in the grievance procedureevent that the active work force increases to two hundred and fifty (250) employees in the bargaining unit. (a) The Employer acknowledges Company recognizes a Grievance Committee composed of three (3) members who will have one (1) substitute and whose shall consist in bringing grievances to the attention of Management and discussing these grievances with the view of amicable settlement. It is understood that the Chief Xxxxxxx will be one of the three members indicated above. The Company recognizes a Committee composed of two (2) members, whose function will be limited to matters pertaining to The Company agrees that the Union have the right of to increase this committee by one (1) in the event that the active workforce increases to two hundred (200) employees in the bargaining unit. The Stewards and Grievance Committeemen chosen by the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) shall be employees who have attained completed their probationary period with the Company. In order to reduce to a minimum any interference with operations, it is agreed it is necessary that a grievance xxxxxxx or grievance committeeman or employee receives prior permission from his Xxxxxxx to leave his place of work during regular working hours for a reasonable period of time without loss of pay in order to make an inquiry on a grievance and attempt to settle it. Such permission will be granted providing the condition to be investigated is a legitimate one under the terms of this agreement. Shop Stewards and members of the Grievance shall suffer no loss of earnings during grievance settlements with the Xxxxxxx or with Management at least sixthe Plant.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the Stewards' Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule "A" of this Agreement. However, there shall not be more than one xxxxxxx from any one workplace. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the will as stewards only employees who have attained acquired at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one year's service under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee Employer in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make be required to any deductions from such stewards until it has been so notified. The xxxxxxx or the regular pay Stewards' Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will a Negotiating Committee comprised of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with maximum of six employees who have acquired at least one year of seniority under this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersAgreement , one of whom shall act as Chairperson be the President of the Grievance CommitteeLocal. However, there shall not be more than one member of the Negotiating Committee from each Maintenance Shop. The Negotiating Committee shall meet with representatives of the Employer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement with a view to negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer's Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No xxxxxxx or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his/her supervisor, as the case may be , which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A xxxxxxx or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report his/her presence to the school office and indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any person to whom wishes to communicate. The Employer will recognize and deal with pay the said Committee as stewards or committeeman at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in or processing grievances or in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement, provided that, in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the amount of time so spent is not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges Company the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise other- wise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) who shall be permanent employees with seniority, as lined in The Company further agrees to alternate Stewards from among the employees stewards who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall will only act be in the absence of the Chief designated xxxxxxx. For purpose of continuity of representation, the Plant Chairperson shall be and to clay shift. Wages shall be paid by the Company at per hour more than the highest non-skilled wage rate in Article or the rate held at the time assumed the duties of Plant Chairperson, whichever is the greater. In recognition the overtime and irregu- lar hours worked by the Plant Chairperson, s/he shall be paid for forty-eight hours at straight time rate each week. A Plant Chairperson who is a skilled tradesperson shall be paid per hour more than the skilled trade’s rate. Xxxxxxx representation shall be as follows : Day Shift 4 stewards Afternoon Shift 3 stewards Midnight Shift 2 stewards Service 2 stewards The Union will supply the Company with a list of Stewards showing the zone for which each is responsible. The Company will be notified, in writing, each time a Xxxxxxx resigns or is appointed, and Stewards. 7.02 will not be required to any employee as a Xxxxxxx whose name does not appear on the list. The Company will make available a suitable location in the Plant for the Union to con- duct elections. The Union acknowledges that that, with the exception of the Plant Chairperson, Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf the Company, and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without obtaining per- mission of their immediate Team Leader and have a reasonable explanation which may be required respect their absence. Stewards and Committee persons will be excused from their regular duties with pay for a period of two hours monthly for the purpose of attending a Stewards’ and/or meeting. All shift Stewards shall also be paid two hours at their straight time hourly rate, for the purposes of attending these meetings. It is agreed that a Union Xxxxxxx, or Committee person will not enter a work area a view to conducting Union business therein, without the permis- sion of the EmployerTeam Leader of the work area. In accordance Union representatives shall be allowed reasonable paid time to perform their duties. It is agreed that no employee will leave workstation to register a complaint or grievance with this acknowledgmenthis/her Zone Xxxxxxx, or otherwise to engage in Union business, without the permission Team Leader. Where, in the opinion of his/her Team Leader, it is necessary or advisable for the employee to remain at his/her workstation at time of asking, permission will be granted at the earliest possible time. While attending meetings with Management, Stewards shall not absent themselves from receive nor- mal compensation of wages equal to their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours, but not exceed. Where eight hours in a day. This provision shall also apply to the Union Negotiating Committee during meetings with Management for renewal of the agreement. Payment of Bargaining Committee members’ wages for preparation of contract proposals will be to a maximum of three days. Meetings will be held not less than sixty days prior to contract expiration, The Company shall convene a meeting with the Bargaining Committee upon receipt of an employee requests representation agenda of all matters to be discussed. Such meetings shall take place within seventy-two hours from receipt of the agenda. The Union also that the Company may introduce matters for discussion. During periods of approved leave of absence requested by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply National Office or Local the Company agrees to continue payment of wages for employees who are excused from regular duties with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer the understanding that the Union shall not be liable for reimburse the pay of any Xxxxxxx or Company for any other member and all monies paid. Any such request for leave of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by absence must be forwarded in writing to the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right attention of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersManager, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixIndustrial Relations,

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select five (5) Stewards, one (1) of whom shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. An employee may request any Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among that he/she chooses to represent him/her provided such Xxxxxxx is available so as not to delay the employees who holding of any proceeding or meeting which requires the presence of the employee’s Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and . In the absence of any Xxxxxxx chosen by an employee, the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardshave jurisdiction to act. 7.02 5.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentacknowledgement, Stewards Xxxxxxxx shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessarynecessary in order to process grievances. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 5.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 5.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson composed of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.President, Recording Secretary and (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five four (54) employees who employees, at least one (1) of whom must be a part-time employee, with one (1) alternate to act only in the absence of one (1) of the regular members of the Committee, all of whom have attained at least sixsix (6) months' seniority, and will recognize and deal with the said Committee with respect to negotiations for a renewal of this Agreement. (b) Employees on the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of wages or benefits for time spent in negotiating with the Employer for the renewal of this Agreement during their regular working hours up to and including any meeting or meetings scheduled by a Conciliation Officer or a Mediation Officer of the Ministry of Labour. When an employee on the Negotiating Committee has been assigned to work on a shift immediately preceding or immediately following a scheduled negotiating session, up to and including any meeting or meetings scheduled by a Conciliation Officer or a Mediation Officer of the Ministry of Labour, such employee will be excused from this assignment and will suffer no loss of pay at the employee’s regular rate as a result of being excused from the assignment. 5.06 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when meeting with the Employer. 5.07 The Union shall notify the Executive Director in writing of the names of the Stewards and the name of the Chief Xxxxxxx, the names of the other Stewards on the 5.08 The Employer shall make no deduction from the pay of the members of the Grievance Committee for time spent in the Step 2 grievance meeting with the Executive Director or designated representative. 5.09 The Employer will provide to the Union a filing cabinet and space for it at a location to be agreed upon between the Executive Director and the President of the Union. 5.10 When a Xxxxxxx or the Union President or the Union President’s designate is called in specifically to provide representation at a disciplinary meeting at other than the Xxxxxxx’x or the Union President’s or such designate’s regularly scheduled hours, such Xxxxxxx or Union President or such designate shall be paid for the time spent in attendance at the meeting at his/her regular rate of pay.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select two (2) Stewards, one of whom shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx immediately after she has been appointed, elected or otherwise selected and immediately after her term as a Xxxxxxx or Chief Xxxxxxx has ended. The Employer will recognise a Union negotiating committee which will be comprised of a maximum of one (1) Xxxxxxx and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx (“Union Negotiating Committee”). The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Union Negotiating Committee and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityany changes therein. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 6.02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee committee of not more than five two (52) employees persons for the purpose of representing Employees in grievances. Such committee shall be called the “Union Grievance Committee” and one of the members on the Union Grievance Committee shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. When requested by an Employee, one member of the Union Grievance Committee is authorized to represent an Employee in meeting with the Employer if that meeting has been called as a result of a grievance as set out in this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Union Grievance Committee and any changes therein. 6.03 The Employer acknowledges and agrees that the Union has the right to enlarge the aforementioned Committees at any time by the addition of representatives of the International Union who have attained are not Employees. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing at least sixforty-eight

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of will a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist Plant Com- mittee of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the membership of the Union from among the employees, for the purpose of handling and settling grievances. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Plastics/ shall be selected from the employees in the Warehouse Department. One person shall be selected from employees in the Department. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appoint- ment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The three members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifi- cations so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capable of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one Xxxxxxx for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Com- mittee. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Stewards at the time of their appointment. The Xxxxxxx, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Representative and/or the President of Local No Xxxxxxx or Committeeperson shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his supervisor, which con- sent shall not be unreasonably withheld, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will recognize pay Stewards and deal with the said Committee as Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances provided that, in the grievance procedure. (a) opinion of the Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Employer acknowledges will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the right renewal of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis Agreement.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union representatives: (a) The Employer acknowledges a maximum of seven (7) stewards, one of whom shall be the right Chief Xxxxxxx, comprised from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select following groups: (i) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located north of Highway 401; (ii) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located south of Highway 401; (iii) one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten xxxxxxx from Central Services, Forestry, Motor Pool; (10iv) Stewards and ten three (103) alternate Stewards stewards from among the employees who have attained Employees working at least six (6) months seniorityor out of Head Office. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and a Negotiating Committee of up to four (4) employees, which may include one regular part-time employee, together with a Union Staff Representative for the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement; the Employer to pay for all regular straight time hours spent by the members of the Bargaining Committee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence meetings with Management up to conciliation. (c) three (3) representatives to a joint Employee-Employer Relations Committee. (d) a grievance committee comprised of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsthe Xxxxxxx from the area where the grievance originated. 7.02 (e) three (3) representatives to a joint Job Evaluation Committee. Both parties shall share equal participation in the committee and have equal representation on such committee. 6.02 All of the above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed their probationary period. 6.03 The Union acknowledges that will provide the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Employer with an up-to-date list of the Employernames and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Employer will not be required to recognize such representatives until it has been so notified. 6.04 No representative shall leave his work place or enter another section or area to investigate or process any grievance without the prior consent of his supervisor. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards No representative may enter any section or area other than his own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor of that section or area. Consent of the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that representatives will not absent themselves from their work regular duties unreasonably. 6.05 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without first obtaining the permission prior consent of their immediate supervisors, such permission the Employer which will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of A Union representative will be allowed four (4) hours each month to conduct Union business. (b) This time allowed is to be mutually agreed between the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixrepresentative and his immediate Supervisor.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect from amongst it’s members who have completed their probationary period, one (1) xxxxxxx from each of the following areas: one representative from the “part-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Assistants; one representative from the “full-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Facilitator or Mobile/Monitor; one representative from the Coordinator grid level or Resource Teacher and higher classifications; and one Chief Xxxxxxx. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the processing of any grievance or complaint which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union will notify the Employer of the names of the stewards before the Employer shall be required to recognize them. The Chief Xxxxxxx or other Union executive member may accompany another xxxxxxx at grievance meetings for the purposes of training and ten (10) Stewards familiarization, and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only may act in the absence of any xxxxxxx in the Chief Xxxxxxx process of investigating and Stewardsrepresenting grievances. 7.02 The Union acknowledges 6.02 It is agreed that the Stewards have a xxxxxxx shall continue to perform his/her regular duties in order to perform on behalf maintain efficiency of the Employeroperations. In accordance with this acknowledgmentHowever, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In in accordance with this understanding, should he/she be required to assist employees in presenting grievances or assist in arbitration during regular working hours, he/she will first obtain the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. The Employer agrees the xxxxxxx will not lose regular pay while servicing grievances or assisting at arbitration. The Employer agrees that all hours spent in meetings arranged by the Employer shall not make any deductions be considered as hours worked and paid at the straight time hourly rate. 6.03 All correspondence from the regular pay Employer to the Union arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Union, with a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hourscopy sent to the National Representative of CUPE. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, The Union shall inform the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period in writing of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay name and address of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist and of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act any changes as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeethey occur. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of All correspondence from the Union to appoint the Employer arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Executive Director or otherwise select his designate. 6.04 In all meetings between the parties, the Union shall have the right to be assisted by a Negotiating Committee representative of not more than five (5) employees CUPE and the Employer shall have the right to be assisted by counsel. 6.05 An employee is entitled upon request to be accompanied by a Union Xxxxxxx or other Union Local Representative during investigations which may result in disciplinary action taken by the Employer. During disciplinary meetings with the Employer an employee will have representation by a Union xxxxxxx or other Union Local Representative at the time of such meetings. Employees who have attained choose to decline union representation at least sixa potential disciplinary meeting or an investigation are required to sign a waiver declining representation.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint shall elect, or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least up to six (6) months seniorityStewards, one of whom shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx, from among those employees who have completed their probationary period. (b) All 5.02 The Union will give written notification to the Employer of the names of the Stewards/alternate , and their replaceme nts from time to time. The Employer will only provide official recognition to those Stewards for whom it has received written notification. 5.03 The Union shall appoint, and the Chief Xxxxxxx Employer shall represent any employee in recognize, a Negotiating Committee not to exceed six (6) members, from among those employees who have completed the bargaining unitprobationary period. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Three (3) will be full-time, and two (2) will be part-time. One (1) will be the absence president. At least one of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewardsmembers will be from the retirement home work area. 7.02 5.04 The Union acknowledges recognizes that the Stewards have each Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of perform, and is responsible for those duties in the Employersame manner as any other employee. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Therefore the Union agrees that a Xxxxxxx will not absent themselves from their leave her work during working hours without first obtaining the permission of her Supervisor. In turn, the Employer agrees that provided the needs of the resident are met, the Xxxxxxx indicates to the Supervisor when they will be leaving, indicates the absence is due to Union business, indicates the anticipated duration, and advises the Supervisor upon their immediate supervisorsreturn to work, such permission will not be withheld. 5.05 An employee has the right to have a Xxxxxxx present at any meeting with the Employer where the employee is to be unreasonably withhelddisciplined or discharged, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, or where the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hourswould reasonably presume discipline or discharge might follow. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for advise the pay employee of this right in advance of any such meeting. If necessary, the employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange to have a Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingspresent. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right 5.06 At any step of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure, both the Union and the Employer have the right to have representatives employed outside the facility attend and participate in any meetings. (a) 5.07 The Employer acknowledges local shall have the right to the assistance of a representative from the Canadian Union of Public Employees at any step of the grievance beyond the procedure set out in Article 6.03 Of the collective agreement. 5.08 A Union representative shall not suffer any loss of pay, benefits or seniority while attending any meetings with the Employer during contract negotiations (not including Arbitration) grievances, and labour management meetings, provided they were scheduled to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixwork.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 5.1 The Employer acknowledges Union shall elect or appoint, and the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Company shall recognize, from those employees who have completed at least one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx year service with the Company, a plant committee of five (5) people, one of whom will be the Chairperson and ten one of whom will be the Alternate Chairperson, and one (101) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityxxxxxxx per shift. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx 5.2 The Company shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of also recognize a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Bargaining Committee which shall consist of three four (34) Union membersemployees, one (1) of whom shall act as be the Chairperson, one (1) of whom shall be the Alternate Chairperson and two (2) of whom shall be elected or appointed (on an interim basis) by the Union. The Union will inform the Human Resources Manager, in writing, of the Grievance Committeenames of the Chairperson, Alternate Chairperson, Bargaining Committee persons and Stewards, and of any subsequent changes in the names thereof. The Employer will Company shall not be asked to recognize and deal any in-plant Union Representative until such notification from the Union has been received. 5.3 The activities of the in-plant Union Representatives shall be in accordance with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure; they shall function when called upon by any employee within their jurisdiction having a grievance or complaint alleging a violation of this agreement. The Union acknowledges that Committee persons and Stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their Supervisor. The Company agrees to honour such requests for such representation as soon as possible, but in no case later than 60 minutes after the request is made to their Supervisor. Such time will be kept to a reasonable minimum, and shall be restricted solely to pertinent investigation of the grievance. The Company will pay for such time spent investigating grievances or complaints alleging a violation of this agreement during regular working hours. Such time shall not be misused or abused. 5.4 The Plant Committee referred to in 5.1 shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and recall purpose only. The Chairperson shall be on straight days for the duration of his term. In the Chairperson’s absence, the Alternate Chairperson shall assume the Chairperson’s rights and duties. The Chairperson will be guaranteed four (4) hours per day (two (2) hours at the start of the shift and two (2) hours at the end of the shift) for the conduct of pertinent union business and meetings with Supervisors. Time spent in the presence of management shall not be counted against the four (4) hour per day guaranteed time. Additional paid time for pertinent union business or meetings with management, if necessary, may be granted by the Human Resources Manager. The Chairperson (or acting Chairperson) shall receive $0.20 per hour above his classification rate. 5.5 (a) The Employer acknowledges Company will supply a permanent on-site office on the right main level to be used by the Union, after ratification of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 3.01 The Union shall notify the Company promptly and in writing of the names of its officers and representatives, the respective dates of their appointment and the names if any of those officers or representatives who are being replaced or discontinued. 3.02 The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize not in excess of three (3) committee persons, one of whom will be the chairperson of the committee. The chairperson or his/her duly appointed replacement will act as Plant Chairperson. The committee persons are in fact the bargaining committee. The committee persons to be allocated as follows: (a) The Employer acknowledges Each committee person at the right time of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who his appointment shall have attained at least six twelve (612) months seniorityseniority with the Company at its Amherstburg Plant. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards The Plant Chairperson shall be appointed or elected and shall have at least twelve (12) months seniority with the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsCompany at its Amherstburg plant. 7.02 The Union acknowledges (A) It is understood and agreed that the Stewards committee persons as well as other employees have regular duties to perform on behalf perform. Committee persons, with the approval of the Employer. In foreperson of the department where they are respectively employed, shall be permitted and with reasonable promptness during their working hours without loss of time or pay to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time for legitimate business in accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves agreement in their respective jurisdictions subject to a maximum absence from their work without first obtaining duties of four (4) hours/week. Whenever, in the permission opinion of their immediate supervisorsthe supervisor concerned, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time has been taken by a committee-person to accomplish such business, the supervisor of the department to which the committee person is attached may decline to approve payment to such committee person for such excess time. If an employee is called in by a member of supervision to be disciplined, his committee person will be present; if he is not available on the premises, another available Union representative will represent the employee. The plant chairperson or his designate will be permitted a reasonable time to present the Union’s orientation program to all new employees. 7.03 (1) The Employer Plant Chairperson and/or his duly appointed replacement, or executive officers shall not be liable for allowed to leave their regular duties to conduct legitimate business in accordance with the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work agreement, unless an emergency condition exists in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsplant which would require him to perform his regular work. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (32) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal Executive officers conducting legitimate business in accordance with the said Committee agreement are defined as provided in the grievance procedure.President, Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary or their duly appointed replacements and shall function as follows: (a) The Employer acknowledges President shall not be refused permission to leave his/her regular duties to carry out the right normal functions of their office, unless an emergency condition exists in the plant which would require them to perform their regular work. (b) The Financial Secretary shall be permitted, plant conditions permitting, to leave his/her regular duties for one and one-half hours on one morning each week, in order to process lost time claims of Union representatives. (c) The Recording Secretary shall be permitted, plant conditions permitting, to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee leave his/her regular duties for such time as is necessary to obtain approval of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixand to post bulletin board notices in accordance with Section 16.01

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a. Xxxxxxxx appointed by the Union are representative of the employees in the processing of grievances. Representatives represent the employees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement. They are authorized to negotiate amendments to or renewal of this Agreement and to enforce all rights of the employees under this Agreement and under the law. Representative shall notify in advance the Administrator of the Home or his designate before conducting any business in the Nursing Home and shall not unreasonably interfere with the in the Nursing Home. A Xxxxxxx shall be granted time off, without loss of wages, to assist an employee in the presentation of a grievance where such grievance must reasonably be dealt with during working hours. The Xxxxxxx must first obtain permission her supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld, Upon completion of her business, the Xxxxxxx will report to her supervisor and then return to her regular duties. As part of an employee's orientation, a Xxxxxxx will be given fifteen minutes, either individually or in a group, in a room provided by the Employer acknowledges to welcome the employee to discuss Union membership, procedures, and explain an employee's rights flowing from the Collective Agreement. This should take place during the orientation period and before the new employee works their regular schedule. The Union has the right to appoint the members of a bargaining committee consisting of an average of two (2) persons per Home. These employees shall be paid by the Employer at regular hourly rates for all time spent on negotiating a Collective Agreement with the Employer whenever this takes place during their regular working hours. a. Once every second month, employees may be given the opportunity to meet and discuss Union matters in a room provided by the Employer on the Em premises. These meetings may be attended by Representatives of the Union. The Union to appoint shall arrange for a mutually satisfactory date with the Administrator or otherwise select his designate one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among week before the employees who have attained meeting. COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT April March P-age Such meetings shall take place at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence end of the Chief Xxxxxxx day shift and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not endeavour to make arrangements to employees who must otherwise be on duty to attend these meetings for up to one-half hour without loss of pay. No payment of overtime shall be paid to any deductions from employee for attending such meetings. It is agreed that a minimum staff, as mutually determined, must be maintained at all times in the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursNursing Home. Where an employee requests representation Stewards who are requested by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer to attend a grievance or labour management meeting on their day off will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable paid for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work actual hours spent in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right meeting with a minimum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three one (31) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeehour pay. The Employer Union will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureendeavour to assure that it has elected or appointed stewards to be available during day shifts. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation: (a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers and Stewardsstewards when a change occurs as soon as practicable. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees. 7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. 7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Region and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsDepartment Head or his delegate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor if time permits, the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party. 7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where , and the Region reserves the right to withhold payment if the aforementioned Committee members and Stewards do not conform with the accepted practice in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxxunreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. 7.08 During the site orientation for newly hired employees, the Employer will comply give a member of the Union Executive or Xxxxxxx, as per Schedule 1, 15 minutes to meet with this request within all of the new members participating in the orientation. If there is no Union representative on site or not available during the orientation, the Employer will provide the member/s with a reasonable period of timeUnion information package prepared by the Union. 7.03 7.09 The Employer shall will provide the Union President a mailing list of home addresses and telephone numbers of all current members. This list will be provided once a year after April 1st provided it remains legally permissible to do so. The list will be generated from the information the Employer has on file at the time and the Employer will not be held liable for the pay accuracy of any Xxxxxxx or the list, nor for the use of the information by the Union. The Union will maintain the privacy of these lists and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Employer for any other member such breach of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsprivacy. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentappoint, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint elect or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who have attained from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at least sixany time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the Unifor-Canada or Unifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit. 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed six (6) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. For any other meeting, the Union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. 8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, or their designate and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting. 8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the bargaining unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Labour Relations Manager or their delegate. 8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided. 8:07 It is agreed that Negotiation Committee members will be granted fourteen (14) hours with pay for the purpose of preparing for renewal bargaining.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. Section 4.1. The Union shall select in such manner as the Union shall determine to designate job stewards and a bargaining committee consisting of three (a3) bargaining unit employees of the College from the Secretarial/Clerical bargaining unit. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood that only the members of the bargaining committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of collective bargaining negotiations. The Employer acknowledges Union shall also have the right to select alternate bargaining committee members, if necessary, to serve in the event of an extended absence of bargaining committee members due to sickness, layoff, or being on an approved leave of absence. Section 4.2. The Union shall select in such manner as the Union shall determine a grievance committee consisting of three (3) bargaining unit employees of the College from the Secretarial/Clerical bargaining unit. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that only the members of the Grievance Committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of representation and grievance resolution. The Union shall also select alternate grievance committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the event of an extended absence of Grievance Committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence. Section 4.3. The Union shall promptly notify the College in writing of the names of the members of the bargaining committee, the members of the grievance committee, the names of the alternate members of these committees at such time when it becomes necessary that one or more alternate members be selected, and the names of the officers of the Union, and of any changes therein. The College shall promptly notify the Union in writing of the names of College representatives who have the authority to settle grievances. Section 4.4. Whenever a duly authorized representative of the Union, other than a member of a committee, desires access to the College for the purpose of contract administration, s/he shall obtain permission from the Human Resources office of the College. Section 4.5. The College recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx designate job stewards and ten (10) Stewards alternates from the College’s seniority list. The authority of the job stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among alternates so designated by the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityLocal Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following duties and activities. (1. The investigation and presentation of grievances with the College or the designated College representative in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement; 2. The solicitation of membership and collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action; 3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers, provided such messages and information: a) have been reduced to writing; or b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slow-downs, refusal to handle goods, or any other interference with the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent College’s business. Job stewards and alternates have no authority to take strike action, or any employee in other action interrupting the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence College’s business, except as authorized by official action of the Chief Xxxxxxx Union. The College recognizes these limitations upon the authority of job stewards and Stewardstheir alternates, and shall not hold the Union liable for any unauthorized acts. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that Section 4.6. Recognizing the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf importance of the Employer. In role of the union xxxxxxx in resolving problems or disputes between the College and its employees, the College reaffirms its commitment to the active involvement of union stewards in such processes in accordance with the terms of this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining Article. Section 4.7. The College recognizes the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not employee’s right to be unreasonably withheldgiven requested representation by a xxxxxxx, nor shall or the designated alternate, at such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is as the employee reasonably necessarycontemplates disciplinary action. In accordance with this understanding, The College also recognizes the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests xxxxxxx'x right to be given requested representation by another Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or the designated alternate, at such time as the xxxxxxx reasonably contemplates disciplinary action. When requested by the Union or the employee, there shall be a xxxxxxx present whenever the College meets with an employee concerning grievances or discipline or investigatory interviews. In such cases, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer meeting shall not be liable for continued until the pay of any Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person alternate xxxxxxx is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingspresent. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Section 4.8. Union Stewards can make a written request to be paid up to a maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixtwo

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) 1. The Employer acknowledges Union shall elect or appoint, and the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Company shall recognize, from those employees who have completed at least one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten year service with the Company a plant committee of four (104) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union memberspeople, one of whom will be the chairperson and one of whom will be vice-chairperson. The committee people shall act be employed on the day shift. 2. The Company shall also recognize a xxxxxxx who will be elected or appointed by the Union and work on the afternoon or midnight shift during such periods as Chairperson the Company schedules these shifts and is equal to or greater than five (5) employees. Stewards will have preferred seniority on their shift for lay off and recall purposes only. 3. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the names of the stewards and members of the Grievance Committee and of any subsequent changes in the names of any xxxxxxx or members of the Grievance Committee. The Employer Company shall not be asked to recognize any xxxxxxx or member of the Grievance Committee until such notification from the Union has been received. 4. The Union acknowledges that committee persons and stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will recognize not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the application of representation language “such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld” it is understood that a supervisor will not detain a Union representative from performing legitimate representation and deal with by the said Committee as provided same token the Union representative will understand the occasional need to complete a job in the interest of continuing production before leaving for legitimate union business. In any event, no such Union representative shall be detained any longer than thirty (30) minutes to perform their union representation duties. 5. The Company shall schedule a meeting, date and time within the time limits prescribed for any grievance submitted to Step 2 and/or Step 3 of the grievance procedure. The grievance committee only shall be compensated at their job rate for any regular scheduled work hours lost during such meeting with Company representatives. Overtime shall be paid when the meeting has been requested by the Company or the meeting goes beyond the Union representatives scheduled shift. 1. The plant committee referred to in Section 1, shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and recall purposes only. 2. A committee person will be required where more than nine (a9) employees on the day shift at any one plant are required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. 7. The Employer acknowledges plant chairperson will be paid thirty cents ($.30) per hour above the right plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the Union to appoint two. The plant vice- chairperson will be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour above the plant average or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee his/her own rate, the greater of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe two.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (a) SECTION 1 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Association may designate one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx member to serve as Area Representative. The Association shall provide the Employer with the name of the designated Area Representative and ten notify the Employer within forty-eight (1048) Stewards hours of any changes. Area Representative may investigate and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among process Employee grievances at the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityappropriate management level without loss of time or pay. Before conducting this activity, the Area Representative shall obtain the consent of the Probate Register, or designee. SECTION 2 The Association shall be represented by a bargaining committee composed of not more than two (b2) All Stewards/alternate Stewards Employees of the Employer. Bargaining committee members shall not lose time or pay for the time spent in labor contract negotiations and no additional compensation will be paid to such Employees for time spent in such negotiations beyond regular working hours. The names of the Chief Xxxxxxx committee members shall be given to the Employer prior to any scheduled bargaining sessions. A. The Association President, if an Employee of the Employer, shall report daily for regularly scheduled work assignment unless excused by prior approval of the Probate Register or designee. B. The Association President or Chapter President may be released from regular work assignments for the purpose of representing Association members with the consent of the Probate Register, or designee. C. The following applies to the Association President: 1. When the Association President is released to represent any employee in Employees of the bargaining unitBargaining Unit, the release shall be without loss of time or pay. 2. Alternate Stewards shall only act The Association President, if an Employee, or the Association Vice President, if an Employee, in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsAssociation President due to vacation leave or illness, shall on their own time be permitted to represent Association members before another employer without loss of fringe benefits, provided such representation does not involve full time representation. 7.02 3. The Union acknowledges that Association President, or the Stewards have regular duties Association Vice President, shall be required to perform on behalf give reasonable notice of at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to being excused pursuant to Subsection 2, above. D. Members of the bargaining committee may be released prior to collective bargaining sessions in order to prepare for such sessions with the consent of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer Such consent shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsunreasonably denied. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. (9.01 The Employer shall provide the Union with a list of who will deal with the Union's Labour Relations Committee. The Union shall provide the Employer with a list of the members of the Labour Relations Committee which may include a representative from the International Office of the IBEW or the Business Representative, or both. a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select shall recognize one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx Chair as the Chair and ten representative of the Bargaining Unit when dealing with this agreement. The Employer shall recognize one (101) Stewards and ten Regular Employee as a Xxxxxxx. In the event that the Chair is not a Regular Employee then the Employer shall recognize one (101) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityadditional Xxxxxxx. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges Employer agrees that the Stewards have regular shall not be hindered, coerced, restrained or interfered with in any way in the performance of their duties and in particular while investigating disputes. The Union understands and agrees that the Stewards are employed to perform on behalf part-time work for the Employer and that they will not leave their work during working hours except to perform their duties under this Agreement. No Xxxxxxx shall leave his work without obtaining permission to do so from his Supervisor. 9.02 Conferences between management personnel and the Labour Relations Committee can be requested by either party. The meeting shall take place within two (2) weeks of the Employerrequest. In accordance Matters to be discussed at any such meeting shall be listed on an agenda to be supplied by the party requesting the conference to the other party at least five (5) working days prior to the date for which the conference is requested, unless otherwise arranged by the parties. Agenda items shall only include matters which have not been resolved through discussions with this acknowledgment, Stewards appropriate Manager(s) and Director(s). Meetings of the Committee shall be convened during normal working hours and those in attendance shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission suffer any loss of remuneration as a result of their immediate supervisors, participation in such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeproceedings. 7.03 9.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the recognize a Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five two (52) members. Negotiations shall be held during normal working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed, and the members of the Negotiating Committee will not suffer any loss of remuneration as a result of their participation in negotiations, up to and including conciliation. For those employees who have attained work shift work and are on a scheduled day off, another day off shall be granted with pay. For those who are scheduled to work in the evening the time spent in collective bargaining shall be considered time worked and they shall not be required to report for their scheduled evening shift. All efforts shall be made to schedule meetings with as little disruption to operations as possible. In the event that a replacement is necessary, in no instance shall management compensate any employee who is replacing a negotiating committee member at least sixan overtime rate. All meetings shall be held at a venue to be mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Corporation.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. The Company shall recognize a plant chairperson and three (a3) The Employer acknowledges committee persons, two (2) of which shall be from the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select first shift and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx from the second shift, who shall form the grievance committee and ten shall be recognized as the bargaining committee for the purpose of contract negotiations and meetings with the Company in the administration of this agreement. Such representativesshall be appointed or elected by the Union and shall have completed their probationary period. In addition if the second shift has fifty (1050) Stewards xxxxxxx for the second shift. For every additional fifty (50) employees there shall be an additional xxxxxxx. The third shift shall have a xxxxxxx for each fifty (50) or less employees. In addition the Union has the right to have a first shift xxxxxxx. Such representatives may be appointed or elected by the Union and ten (10) shall have completed their probation. The Union may designate an alternate Stewards who will function in the event of any absence from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/plant. Notice of such alternate Stewards shall be given in writing before such alternate functions. The plant chairperson will be retained on the day shift as long as work which can perform is available. The Local Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of the committee persons and stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx classifications and shifts each represents, together with the names of other officers of the Local Union and the Chairperson before the Company shall be required to recognize them. A committee person or a xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence at Steps One and Two of the Chief Xxxxxxx grievance procedure. The Chairperson shall co-ordinate Step Three meetings with Management, he shall be present at Step Three meetings with his committee and Stewardsxxxxxxx (if applicable or designated committee person. 7.02 ) The Union acknowledges that privilege of committeemen including the Stewards have regular duties chairman and xxxxxxx to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from leave their work without first obtaining loss of basic pay to discuss with Management matters arising out of the permission administration of their immediate supervisorsthis agreement, such permission not to be unreasonably withheldor grievances, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work or for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period length of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable time to prepare for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person Step grievance meetings with Management is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixgranted provided:

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges agrees to recognize a union xxxxxxx to assist in governing the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx contract and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief present any grievances that may arise. The Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining obtain the permission of their immediate supervisors, such manager before leaving their work for the purpose of dealing with union issues. Such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor . Such duties shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from be paid at the regular pay rate of pay. The Xxxxxxx may be assisted by the Business Representative of the Union. The number of union stewards may be increased to two (2) and preference will be given to ensure a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during person who self-identifies as indigenous is included if an indigenous bargaining unit member is available and interested in participating. 6.02 The bargaining unit will be represented by a Bargaining Committee consisting of not more than two (2) employees of the Employer, and preference will be given to ensure a person who self-identifies as indigenous, and the Union’s representatives. If no indigenous bargaining unit member is available and interested in participating in negotiations, this Article cannot be used to postpone or abandon negotiations. Such employees shall be paid his/her regular working hourswage during negotiations. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not Only two (2) employees can be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right out of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, office at one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeetime. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right members of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) Bargaining Committee, employees who have attained successfully completed their probationary period under this agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the name(s) of the member the Bargaining Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been notified. 6.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the xxxxxxx(s) and member(s) of the Bargaining Committee. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of any changes in the xxxxxxx(s) or member(s) of the Bargaining Committee. 6.04 Union Committees shall perform the functions herein provided in such a manner as to promote good order and office discipline, and with the least sixpossible interference with the regular duties of their employment. 6.05 Taking into account the needs and efficiencies of the business, written request for Union leave without pay to attend Union training will be considered by the Employer, provided ten (10) working days’ notice is given. Approval of this leave will not exceed ten (10) days at any one time and shall not be unreasonably denied. Any approved leave will not be considered a break in service. For continuity, the employer will pay all lost time wages and benefit entitlements and will then invoice the Union for all lost wages under this article.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx Union xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) an alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall will act only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx as appointed by the Union for the purpose of handling grievances and Stewardsattending meetings with management in the administration of this Agreement on behalf of the employees covered hereunder. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of such xxxxxxx at the time of their appointment and the Company shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx until it has been so notified. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that stewards shall be provided the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf necessary time required and suffer no loss of the Employerpay for time spent processing grievances during working hours. In accordance with this acknowledgmentProvided: a) they obtain prior consent from management, Stewards which shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor ; b) such time off shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer be of reasonable length not to exceed ten (10) minutes and shall not make any deductions from unduly impair the regular efficient operation of the business. c) The Company will pay of a Xxxxxxx all lost time and benefits for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timenegotiations. 7.03 The Employer Union Bargaining Committee shall not be liable for comprised of two (2) bargaining unit employee representatives along with full-time staff representatives of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsUnion. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges No individual member of group of members shall undertake to represent the right Local Union at a meeting with Management without proper authorization by the Local Union. 7.05 A Union Xxxxxxx, or in his/her absence, another Union member chosen by the employee concerned shall be present when any member of the Bargaining Unit is subjected to discipline of a formal nature i.e. written warning or discipline of a more progressive nature. 7.06 It is recognized that an authorized Representative of the Union shall have the right, at reasonable times, to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson enter the Company's premises where the members of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and Local Union are employed to deal with the said Committee as provided in administration of this Collective Agreement, however, the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges Union recognizes that the right action of its authorized Representative shall not cause any disturbance or interruption of services rendered by employees. When visiting the premises of the Company for Union affairs, the authorized Representative of the Union shall first report his presence to appoint the Manager or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee in his absence to the person in charge on the occasion of not more than five each visit as well as the client (5) employees who have attained at least sixCadillac Fairview).

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation: (a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Chief Xxxxxxx Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in Union at meetings with the absence Region without proper authorization of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsUnion. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local or designated Table Officer shall have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement. 7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentRegion, Stewards and that such persons shall not absent themselves from leave their work duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsManager or his/her designate, such which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, nor the member or xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. report back to his/her Manager or designate or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act. 7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. 3:01 The Union shall notify the Company promptly and in writing of the names of its officers and representatives, the respective dates of their appointment and the names if any of those officers or representatives who are being replaced or discontinued. 3:02 The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize not in excess of three (3) committee persons, one of whom will be the chairperson of the committee. The chairperson or his/her duly appointed replacement will act as Plant Chairperson. The committee persons are in fact the bargaining committee. The committee persons to be allocated as follows: (a) The Employer acknowledges Each committee person at the right time of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who his appointment shall have attained at least six twelve (612) months seniorityseniority with the Company at its Amherstburg Plant. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards The Plant Chairperson shall be appointed or elected and shall have at least twelve (12) months seniority with the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and StewardsCompany at its Amherstburg plant. 7.02 The Union acknowledges (A) It is understood and agreed that the Stewards committee persons as well as other employees have regular duties to perform on behalf perform. Committee persons, with the approval of the Employer. In foreperson of the department where they are respectively employed, shall be permitted and with reasonable promptness during their working hours without loss of time or pay to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time for legitimate business in accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves agreement in their respective jurisdictions subject to a maximum absence from their work without first obtaining duties of four (4) hours/week. Whenever, in the permission opinion of their immediate supervisorsthe supervisor concerned, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time has been taken by a committee-person to accomplish such business, the supervisor of the department to which the committee person is attached may decline to approve payment to such committee person for such excess time. If an employee is called in by a member of supervision to be disciplined, his committee person will be present; if he is not available on the premises, another available Union representative will represent the employee. The plant chairperson or his designate will be permitted a reasonable time to present the Union’s orientation program to all new employees. 7.03 (1) The Employer Plant Chairperson and/or his duly appointed replacement, or executive officers shall not be liable for allowed to leave their regular duties to conduct legitimate business in accordance with the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work agreement, unless an emergency condition exists in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsplant which would require him to perform his regular work. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (32) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal Executive officers conducting legitimate business in accordance with the said Committee agreement are defined as provided in the grievance procedure.President, Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary or their duly appointed replacements and shall function as follows: (a) The Employer acknowledges President shall not be refused permission to leave his/her regular duties to carry out the right normal functions of their office, unless an emergency condition exists in the plant which would require them to perform their regular work. (b) The Financial Secretary shall be permitted, plant conditions permitting, to leave his/her regular duties for one and one-half hours on one morning each week, in order to process lost time claims of Union representatives. (c) The Recording Secretary shall be permitted, plant conditions permitting, to leave his/her regular duties for such time as is necessary to obtain approval of and to post bulletin board notices in accordance with Section 16:01 of the Collective Agreement. The Plant Chairperson and Executive Officers shall continue on their regular work whenever they do not find it necessary to carry out any business functions as defined in (1) and (2) above. In issuing the above procedure it is the understanding of the Company that the Union will use its very best efforts to appoint or otherwise select discourage any abuse of the system by Union representatives. (3) The Company will pay the President of C.A.W. Local 89, if elected from Honeywell, forty (40) hours pay per week and in turn give them the appropriate pension credits. (4) Paid union time may be taken offsite subject to Management approval. (5) The Company will cover the regular wages of the Local Union Committee and Local 89 President during contract negotiations. (C) The Company will grant a Negotiating Committee leave of absence to the members of the committee to attend arbitration hearings. 3:04 The Company shall recognize the above committee of not more than five three (53) members, to represent the Union in all phases of bargaining. 3:05 The Company will supply the Plant Chairperson with the following information. (1) Overtime call-in sheets for all Departments. (2) A copy of "off shift" schedules worked by maintenance crews after the job involved has been completed. (3) Names of seniority employees who are placed on layoff out of the plant. (4) Names of employees who have attained at least sixseniority in accordance with Article 17:00 of the Collective Agreement. (5) Copies of job postings and job posting results. (6) Written notification of quarterly cost-of-living amount and when it is to be paid. (7) Dues check-off. (8) LOA requests. (9) Employees who receive pay in lieu of vacations. (10) Copies of S/A & Long Term Disability forms in dispute (11) Copies of WSIB form 7's (12) The Union members and retirees have deemed the employer to have authorization to release to the union representatives, all information, relevant to the issues, in order for the union to meet their obligation to represent its members fully.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges agrees to an Executive Com- mittee consisting of not more than six elected members of the right employees covered by this Agreement, for the purposes of the negotiation and administration of this Agreement. This committee will also serve as the Union positions, President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chief Xxxxxxx. The aforementioned Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay or benefits during any and all negotiating meetings up to and including conciliation, but not beyond. This Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of a non-university representative of the Union when deal- ing with the Employer. The Employer agrees to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 9 stewards including the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee for the purpose of assisting employees in presen- ting grievances to the Employer as set forth in this Agreement. These stewards, who will be elected or appointed from amongst the employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence , will each represent a segment of the Chief Xxxxxxx bargaining unit as listed in Appendix It is understood and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have agreed a xxxxxxx has his regular duties as an employee to perform on behalf of and that if it is necessary , to investigate a grievance or attend a grievance hearing during work- ing hours, the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall xxxxxxx will not absent themselves from their leave his work without first obtaining obtain- ing the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission his Supervisor which shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor . The xxxxxxx shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more report again to his Supervisor at the time than is reasonably necessaryof his return to work. In accordance with this understanding, The Union shall notify the Employer shall not make any deductions from in writing of names of the regular pay stewards, and elected officers of the Union and the effective dates of their elections or appointments Terms of Reference for Union-Management Relations Committee The Union-Management Relations Committee will serve to: administer the terms of the Agreement between Local and the University act as the Safety Committee as required under provincial legislation address matters outside the Agreement which are of mutual concern. Membership will consist of: For the Assistant Director of Employee Relations Manager, Residences Manager, Cash Outlets Manager, Central Food Commissary Executive Committee Members For the Union President Vice-President Recording Secretary Secretary/Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Chief Xxxxxxx The Employer will endeavour to inform the Union/Manage- ment Committee of major amendments to the rules and regula- tions in Article whenever possible, prior to their implementation. It may be desirable to request persons other than listed under 2 above to attend for specific discussions. Provided the University to the attendance of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any the bargain- ing unit, that employee will not suffer a loss of pay. The Committee provided will meet once per month unless changed by mutual matters for herein or for any employee represented discussion will be exchanged by the Union when such person is absent from work in and Management at least working days prior to the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeemeeting. The Employer University will recognize provide secretarial service and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureminutes will be produced and distributed to all members within one week of each meeting. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Representation. (a) 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentappoint, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a Xxxxxxx for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Xxxxxxx, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Xxxxxxx or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint elect or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who have attained from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at least sixany time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the Unifor-Canada or Unifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit. 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed six (6) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. It is agreed between the parties that the Chairperson of the Local or their designate will suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. For any other meeting, the Union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee Members shall be allowed two (2) hours per month with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business. 8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, or their designate and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting. 8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the bargaining unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Labour Relations Manager or their delegate. 8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided. 8:07 It is agreed that Negotiation Committee members will be granted fourteen (14) hours with pay for the purpose of preparing for renewal bargaining.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

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